Sequim (WA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sequim, Washington State, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Sequim, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 330 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2220 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sequim. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 27%.
Sequim vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sequim enjoys an average of 2220 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Sequim
November, Sequim’s wettest month, receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sequim Precipitation page.
