Average Monthly Sunshine in Hamden (CT)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hamden 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 Hamden, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 293 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of November provide just 139 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Hamden’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hamden enjoys an average of 2580 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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

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

Other climate information

June, Hamden’s wettest month, receives 99 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°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.