Scarborough Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Scarborough, Western Australia, Australia. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Scarborough varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, January, reaches an impressive 355 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 178 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3224 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Scarborough. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Scarborough vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Scarborough enjoys an average of 3224 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Scarborough
July, Scarborough’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Scarborough Precipitation page.
