Herring Cove (NS) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Herring Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Herring Cove varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 235 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 106 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1965 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Herring Cove serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 52% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 37%.

Herring Cove enjoys an average of 1965 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Herring Cove’s wettest month, receives 98 mm (3.9 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month May 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 Herring Cove Precipitation page.