Carteret (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 Carteret, New Jersey, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Carteret, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 271 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Carteret, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Carteret vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Carteret enjoys an average of 2544 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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 Carteret

December, Carteret’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 Carteret Precipitation page.