Brookings (OR) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Brookings, Oregon, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Brookings varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 387 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 88 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2552 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Brookings. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Brookings vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Brookings enjoys an average of 2552 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Brookings

December, Brookings’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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