Average Monthly Sunshine in The Dalles (OR)
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that The Dalles receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting The Dalles, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 331 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 70 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2341 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. 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.
The Dalles’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
The Dalles enjoys an average of 2341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, ReykjavÃk, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Other climate information
December, The Dalles’s wettest month, receives 3.6 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 31°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.
Forecast: is it sunny in The Dalles (OR)?
overcast and heavy rain
broken clouds and small chance of rain
partly cloudy and slight rain