Eugene (OR) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Eugene varies. It peaks at 342 hours in August and drops to 113 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Eugene, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per day.

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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

December, Eugene’s wettest month, receives 9.9 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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.