Monaca (PA) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Monaca, Pennsylvania, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Monaca varies. It peaks at 255 hours in July and drops to 73 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2029 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Monaca serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.

Monaca vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Monaca enjoys an average of 2029 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Monaca

June, Monaca’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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