Narragansett (RI) 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 Narragansett, Rhode Island, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Narragansett. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Narragansett serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Narragansett vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Narragansett enjoys an average of 2598 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Narragansett
December, Narragansett’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Narragansett Precipitation page.
