Muscatine (IA) 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 Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Muscatine, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 303 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 115 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2466 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Muscatine serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Muscatine vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Muscatine enjoys an average of 2466 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 contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Related Climate Data for Muscatine

June, Muscatine’s wettest month, receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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 Muscatine Precipitation page.