Average Monthly Sunshine in Amherst (NY)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Amherst receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Amherst varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 307 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2210 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Amherst enjoys an average of 2210 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Amherst’s wettest month, receives 88 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°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.