Shelton (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 Shelton, Washington State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Shelton varies. It peaks at 312 hours in July and drops to 60 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2172 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Shelton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Shelton enjoys an average of 2172 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.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

November, Shelton’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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