Hutchinson (KS) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Hutchinson varies. It peaks at 341 hours in July and drops to 166 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2915 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Hutchinson, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 56%.
Hutchinson vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hutchinson enjoys an average of 2915 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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Hutchinson
May, Hutchinson’s wettest month, receives 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hutchinson Precipitation page.
