Peoria (AZ) 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 Peoria, Arizona, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Peoria varies. It peaks at 407 hours in June and drops to 244 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3867 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Peoria, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 13.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 8.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 94% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 79%.

Peoria enjoys an average of 3867 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

December, Peoria’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 40°C (104°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Peoria Precipitation page.