Average Monthly Sunshine in Salmon Arm

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Salmon Arm varies. It peaks at 305 hours in July and drops to 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2078 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Salmon Arm, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

Salmon Arm’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Salmon Arm enjoys an average of 2078 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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, Salmon Arm’s wettest month, receives 50 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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