Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Townsend (WA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Port Townsend, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 331 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2221 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 11.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Port Townsend’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Port Townsend 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Other climate information

November, Port Townsend’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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