Average Monthly Sunshine in Jersey City (NJ)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Jersey City 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 Jersey City, 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Jersey City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Jersey City 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.

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

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.

Other climate information

June, Jersey City’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°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.