Average Monthly Sunshine in Westlock

Average Monthly Sunshine in Westlock

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Westlock, Alberta, Canada. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Westlock varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 84 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2339 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Westlock serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Westlock’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Westlock enjoys an average of 2339 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Westlock’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -4°C.

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