Litchfield (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 Litchfield, Illinois, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Litchfield varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 320 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2660 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 10.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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%.
Litchfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Litchfield 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, 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Litchfield
April, Litchfield’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°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 Litchfield Precipitation page.
