Portland (TX) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Portland, Texas, 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 Portland. Expect long, bright days with 330 hours in July and darker periods with just 133 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2648 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 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 76% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 42%.

Portland enjoys an average of 2648 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Portland’s wettest month, receives 51 mm (2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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