Average Monthly Sunshine in Fort Washington (PA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Fort Washington, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 275 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fort Washington. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Fort Washington’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fort Washington enjoys an average of 2500 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Fort Washington’s wettest month, receives 114 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

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