Spokane Valley (WA) 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 Spokane Valley, Washington State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Spokane Valley. Expect long, bright days with 383 hours in July and darker periods with just 60 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2579 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Spokane Valley serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 22%.
Spokane Valley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Spokane Valley enjoys an average of 2579 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.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Spokane Valley
December, Spokane Valley’s wettest month, receives 13 mm (0.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Spokane Valley Precipitation page.
