Average Monthly Sunshine in Wheeling (IL)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Wheeling 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 Wheeling, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 319 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 107 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Wheeling. 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 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Wheeling enjoys an average of 2520 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.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Wheeling’s wettest month, receives 112 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°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 Wheeling Precipitation page.