Hightstown (NJ) 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 Hightstown, New Jersey, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hightstown. Expect long, bright days with 269 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hightstown. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce 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%.
Hightstown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hightstown 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Hightstown
July, Hightstown’s wettest month, receives 135 mm (5.3 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 Hightstown Precipitation page.