Mendota Heights (MN) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Mendota Heights varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 351 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 114 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2713 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Mendota Heights, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 39%.
Mendota Heights vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Mendota Heights enjoys an average of 2713 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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 Mendota Heights
June, Mendota Heights’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mendota Heights Precipitation page.
