Madison (WI) 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 Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Madison, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 308 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2454 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Madison serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 37%.
Madison vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Madison enjoys an average of 2454 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Madison
June, Madison’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Madison Precipitation page.
