Mount Arlington (NJ) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mount Arlington, New Jersey, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Mount Arlington varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 271 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mount Arlington 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.
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%.
Mount Arlington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Mount Arlington enjoys an average of 2544 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 contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Mount Arlington
June, Mount Arlington’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 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 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mount Arlington Precipitation page.
