Average Monthly Sunshine in Meridian (ID)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Meridian 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 Meridian. Expect long, bright days with 399 hours in July and darker periods with just 103 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Meridian. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.4 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Meridian enjoys an average of 2998 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Meridian’s wettest month, receives 6.2 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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