Stillwater (MN) 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 Stillwater, Minnesota, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Stillwater varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 351 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 114 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2713 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stillwater serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 39%.

Stillwater enjoys an average of 2713 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

June, Stillwater’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -5°C (23°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Stillwater Precipitation page.