Lopez Island Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lopez Island, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lopez Island, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 331 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2221 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Lopez Island, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Lopez Island enjoys an average of 2221 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 contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

November, Lopez Island’s wettest month, receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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