Milford (CT) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Milford, Connecticut, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Milford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 293 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 139 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2579 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 47%.
Milford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Milford enjoys an average of 2579 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Milford
June, Milford’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°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 Milford Precipitation page.
