Average Monthly Sunshine in Lewiston (ME)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lewiston receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lewiston. Expect long, bright days with 278 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2503 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lewiston. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Lewiston enjoys an average of 2503 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.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

June, Lewiston’s wettest month, receives 101 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lewiston Precipitation page.