Average Monthly Sunshine in Platte City (MO)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Platte City. Expect long, bright days with 323 hours in July and darker periods with just 146 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2814 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Platte City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Platte City enjoys an average of 2814 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Platte City’s wettest month, receives 113 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C.

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