Ashford (WA) 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 Ashford, Washington State, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Ashford varies. It peaks at 312 hours in July and drops to 60 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2172 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ashford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Ashford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ashford enjoys an average of 2172 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.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Ashford
November, Ashford’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ashford Precipitation page.
