Maryland Heights (MO) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Maryland Heights. Expect long, bright days with 311 hours in July and darker periods with just 128 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2594 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Maryland Heights serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 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 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Maryland Heights vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Maryland Heights enjoys an average of 2594 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Maryland Heights
June, Maryland Heights’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maryland Heights Precipitation page.
