Average Monthly Sunshine in Great Neck (NY)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Great Neck, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 271 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 141 hours. 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.

Great Neck’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Great Neck enjoys an average of 2540 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Great Neck’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°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.