Cannon Beach (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 Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cannon Beach. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 62 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2342 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cannon Beach. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Cannon Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Cannon Beach enjoys an average of 2342 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Cannon Beach

November, Cannon Beach’s wettest month, receives 37 mm (1.5 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 21°C (70°F).

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