Jacksonville (IL) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Jacksonville varies. It peaks at 320 hours in July and drops to 129 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2660 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Jacksonville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Jacksonville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Jacksonville enjoys an average of 2660 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Jacksonville
June, Jacksonville’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 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 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Jacksonville Precipitation page.
