Mountain Home (ID) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mountain Home, Idaho, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Mountain Home, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 399 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 103 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2983 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Mountain Home, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.4 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 86% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 38%.
Mountain Home vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Mountain Home enjoys an average of 2983 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 contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Mountain Home
December, Mountain Home’s wettest month, receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mountain Home Precipitation page.
