Albany (OR) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Albany, Oregon, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Albany varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 353 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 76 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2485 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Albany. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Albany vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Albany enjoys an average of 2485 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Albany

December, Albany’s wettest month, receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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