Greenwood (IN) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Greenwood, Indiana, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Greenwood varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 297 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2470 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Greenwood. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Greenwood vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Greenwood enjoys an average of 2470 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Greenwood
June, Greenwood’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Greenwood Precipitation page.
