Melville (NY) 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 Melville, New York State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Melville, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 271 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Melville. 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 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Melville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Melville enjoys an average of 2544 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Melville
December, Melville’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Melville Precipitation page.
