Average Monthly Sunshine in Bay Shore (NY)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Bay Shore. Expect long, bright days with 271 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2540 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 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Bay Shore’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Bay Shore enjoys an average of 2540 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Bay Shore’s wettest month, receives 89 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°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.