Abbottstown (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 Abbottstown, Pennsylvania, 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 Abbottstown varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 310 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 126 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2609 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Abbottstown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Abbottstown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Abbottstown enjoys an average of 2609 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Abbottstown
September, Abbottstown’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Abbottstown Precipitation page.
