Capital Hill Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Capital Hill, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Capital Hill varies. It peaks at 352 hours in July and drops to 208 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3187 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Capital Hill serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 6.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Capital Hill vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Capital Hill enjoys an average of 3187 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Capital Hill

January, Capital Hill’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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