Average Monthly Sunshine in Orcas (WA)

Average Monthly Sunshine in Orcas (WA)

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 Orcas, Washington State, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Orcas. Expect long, bright days with 331 hours in July and darker periods with just 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2221 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Orcas. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Orcas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Orcas enjoys an average of 2221 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

November, Orcas’s wettest month, receives 15 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C.

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