Average Monthly Sunshine in Mettawa (IL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mettawa 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 Mettawa. Expect long, bright days with 319 hours in July and darker periods with just 107 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Mettawa, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours.

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

Mettawa enjoys an average of 2520 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Mettawa’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

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