Average Monthly Sunshine in Arlington (VA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Arlington 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 Arlington, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2520 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Arlington. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Arlington 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.

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

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

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

Other climate information

June, Arlington’s wettest month, receives 93 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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