Portage (MI) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Portage, Michigan, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Portage, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2609 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Portage serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Portage vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Portage enjoys an average of 2609 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Portage

August, Portage’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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