Average Monthly Sunshine in West Des Moines (IA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 335 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 129 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In West Des Moines, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours.

West Des Moines’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

West Des Moines enjoys an average of 2698 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

June, West Des Moines’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

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