Goldendale (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Goldendale, Washington State, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Goldendale varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 331 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Goldendale, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours per day.

Goldendale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Goldendale enjoys an average of 2341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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

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

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

Related Climate Data for Goldendale

December, Goldendale’s wettest month, receives 3.7 mm (0.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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