Higginsville (MO) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Higginsville, Missouri, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Higginsville. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2803 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Higginsville. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Higginsville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Higginsville enjoys an average of 2803 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Higginsville
June, Higginsville’s wettest month, receives 126 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month January 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 Higginsville Precipitation page.
