Amherst (NS) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Amherst, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 256 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 95 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1998 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 33%.

Amherst enjoys an average of 1998 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

December, Amherst’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°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.