Pekin (IL) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pekin, Illinois, 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 Pekin, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 311 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2570 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Pekin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 70% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 44%.
Pekin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pekin enjoys an average of 2570 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, 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Pekin
June, Pekin’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 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 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pekin Precipitation page.
