Friday Harbor (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Friday Harbor, Washington State, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Friday Harbor varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 331 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2221 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Friday Harbor serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Friday Harbor vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Friday Harbor enjoys an average of 2221 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Friday Harbor
November, Friday Harbor’s wettest month, receives 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Friday Harbor Precipitation page.
