Shawnee (OK) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Shawnee, timing is key. In August, you can enjoy up to 338 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 163 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3026 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Shawnee serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Shawnee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Shawnee enjoys an average of 3026 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Shawnee

May, Shawnee’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°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.