Average Monthly Sunshine in Independence (OH)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Independence receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Independence varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2290 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Independence’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Independence enjoys an average of 2290 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Independence’s wettest month, receives 115 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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