Shawnee (KS) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shawnee, Kansas, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Shawnee varies. It peaks at 330 hours in July and drops to 147 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2803 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Shawnee, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Shawnee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Shawnee enjoys an average of 2803 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.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Shawnee
May, Shawnee’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 4°C (39°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shawnee Precipitation page.
