Pleasant Prairie (WI) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pleasant Prairie. Expect long, bright days with 319 hours in July and darker periods with just 104 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2486 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Pleasant Prairie, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 37%.
Pleasant Prairie vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pleasant Prairie enjoys an average of 2486 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Pleasant Prairie
June, Pleasant Prairie’s wettest month, receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pleasant Prairie Precipitation page.
