Northfield (MN) 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 Northfield, Minnesota, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Northfield. Expect long, bright days with 351 hours in July and darker periods with just 114 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2713 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Northfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 39%.
Northfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Northfield enjoys an average of 2713 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Northfield
June, Northfield’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Northfield Precipitation page.
