Average Monthly Sunshine in Mentor (OH)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mentor. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in July and darker periods with just 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2290 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 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Mentor enjoys an average of 2290 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Mentor’s wettest month, receives 138 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

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