Long Jetty 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 Long Jetty, Australia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Long Jetty vary. From a high of 257 hours in December, to a low of 180 hours in May, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2644 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 8.6 hours of daily sun in December, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in May, with about 6.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 53%.

Long Jetty vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Long Jetty enjoys an average of 2644 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Long Jetty

February, Long Jetty’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

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