Tukwila (WA) 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 Tukwila, Washington State, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Tukwila varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 312 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 54 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2171 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Tukwila, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 20%.
Tukwila vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tukwila enjoys an average of 2171 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Tukwila
November, Tukwila’s wettest month, receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°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 Tukwila Precipitation page.
