Washington (PA) 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 Washington, Pennsylvania, 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 Washington, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 255 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2029 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Washington. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
Washington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Washington enjoys an average of 2029 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 Washington
June, Washington’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Washington Precipitation page.
