Topeka (KS) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Topeka, Kansas, 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 Topeka, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 327 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 151 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2723 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Topeka serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Topeka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Topeka enjoys an average of 2723 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Topeka
May, Topeka’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 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 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Topeka Precipitation page.
