Cortland (NY) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cortland, New York State, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cortland varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 287 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2120 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cortland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Cortland enjoys an average of 2120 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

June, Cortland’s wettest month, receives 127 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

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