Oakland (MD) 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 Oakland, Maryland, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Oakland varies. It peaks at 255 hours in July and drops to 78 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2022 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Oakland, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.
Oakland vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Oakland enjoys an average of 2022 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Oakland
June, Oakland’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oakland Precipitation page.
