Average Monthly Sunshine in Waukesha (WI)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Waukesha receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Waukesha, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 319 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2480 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Waukesha. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Waukesha’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Waukesha enjoys an average of 2480 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

June, Waukesha’s wettest month, receives 91 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -3°C.

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