Average Monthly Sunshine in Lawrence (KS)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Lawrence varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 327 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2735 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lawrence, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.0 hours.

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

Lawrence enjoys an average of 2735 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Lawrence’s wettest month, receives 107 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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