Hamilton (NJ) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hamilton, New Jersey, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Hamilton varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 269 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 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.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Hamilton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hamilton enjoys an average of 2502 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, 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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Hamilton
July, Hamilton’s wettest month, receives 133 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hamilton Precipitation page.
