Walnut (IA) 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 Walnut, Iowa, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Walnut varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 335 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 133 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2736 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Walnut. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.
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 47%.
Walnut vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Walnut enjoys an average of 2736 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Walnut
June, Walnut’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 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 -1°C (30°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Walnut Precipitation page.
