Monroe (MI) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Monroe, Michigan, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Monroe, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 301 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 89 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2384 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Monroe, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 32%.
Monroe vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Monroe enjoys an average of 2384 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Monroe
June, Monroe’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Monroe Precipitation page.
