Average Monthly Sunshine in Springfield (IL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Springfield receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Springfield varies. It peaks at 320 hours in July and drops to 129 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2660 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Springfield serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Springfield enjoys an average of 2660 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Springfield’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month January 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 Springfield Precipitation page.