Average Monthly Sunshine in Peoria (IL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Peoria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Peoria varies. It peaks at 311 hours in July and drops to 117 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2574 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Peoria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Peoria’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Peoria enjoys an average of 2574 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Peoria’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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.