Mount Sunapee (NH) 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 Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire, 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 Mount Sunapee, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2512 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 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Mount Sunapee vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Mount Sunapee enjoys an average of 2512 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Mount Sunapee

October, Mount Sunapee’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

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