Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles, Virginia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Cape Charles, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 282 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 158 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2695 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Cape Charles, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Cape Charles vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Cape Charles enjoys an average of 2695 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Cape Charles
September, Cape Charles’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cape Charles Precipitation page.
