Shelbyville (IN) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shelbyville, Indiana, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Shelbyville, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 297 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2470 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Shelbyville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 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 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 36%.
Shelbyville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Shelbyville enjoys an average of 2470 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Shelbyville
June, Shelbyville’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shelbyville Precipitation page.
