Black River 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 Black River, Jamaica. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Black River, you can expect sunshine nearly all year. Peak sunshine in April reaches 253 hours, with only a slight dip to 210 hours in September. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2794 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Despite minor fluctuations, Black River enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In April, you can expect approximately 8.4 hours of daily sunshine, while even in September, Black River still receives about 7.0 hours.

Black River enjoys an average of 2794 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 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

September, Black River’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Black River Precipitation page.