Van Wert (OH) 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 Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Van Wert varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2779 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Van Wert. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 38%.

Van Wert enjoys an average of 2779 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.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Van Wert’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).

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