Average Monthly Sunshine in Pleasant Hill (IA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Pleasant Hill, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 335 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Pleasant Hill. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Pleasant Hill’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Pleasant Hill enjoys an average of 2698 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, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Pleasant Hill’s wettest month, receives 105 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 Pleasant Hill Precipitation page.