Auburn (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Auburn, Washington State, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Auburn varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Auburn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.

Auburn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Auburn enjoys an average of 2171 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Related Climate Data for Auburn

November, Auburn’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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