Average Monthly Sunshine in Lower Portland

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Lower Portland experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, December, sees up to 257 hours of sunshine, while May, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 180 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 8.6 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Lower Portland’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lower Portland enjoys an average of 2644 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.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

February, Lower Portland’s wettest month, receives 85 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 18°C.

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