Springfield (MO) 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 Springfield, Missouri, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Springfield. Expect long, bright days with 322 hours in July and darker periods with just 144 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2696 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Springfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Springfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Springfield enjoys an average of 2696 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Springfield
May, Springfield’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 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 6°C (43°F).
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.
