Average Monthly Sunshine in Chesapeake (VA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chesapeake receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chesapeake varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 282 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 163 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2705 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Chesapeake. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Chesapeake’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chesapeake enjoys an average of 2705 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

September, Chesapeake’s wettest month, receives 126 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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