Lakewood (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Lakewood, Washington State, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Lakewood, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 312 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 60 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2172 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Lakewood vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lakewood enjoys an average of 2172 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Lakewood
November, Lakewood’s wettest month, receives 25 mm (1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lakewood Precipitation page.
