Average Monthly Sunshine in Orcas (WA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Orcas varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 331 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2180 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Orcas enjoys an average of 2180 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, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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 Precipitation page.