Bay Head (NJ) Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Bay Head, New Jersey, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bay Head. Expect long, bright days with 269 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bay Head. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Bay Head vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bay Head enjoys an average of 2502 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Bay Head
December, Bay Head’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bay Head Precipitation page.
