Amherst (NY) 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 Amherst, New York State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Amherst varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Amherst. 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.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 66% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Amherst vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Amherst enjoys an average of 2211 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Amherst
October, Amherst’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Amherst Precipitation page.
