Galena (IL) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Galena, Illinois, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Galena varies. It peaks at 307 hours in June and drops to 107 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2464 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Galena serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Galena vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Galena enjoys an average of 2464 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Galena

June, Galena’s wettest month, receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Galena Precipitation page.