Average Monthly Sunshine in Richmond (IN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Richmond 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 Richmond, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 298 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 97 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2452 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Richmond. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Richmond enjoys an average of 2452 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Richmond’s wettest month, receives 87 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 2°C.

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