Average Monthly Sunshine in Eugene (OR)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Eugene varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 342 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 113 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Eugene. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.4 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Eugene enjoys an average of 2544 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Eugene’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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