New Castle (PA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate New Castle. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in July and darker periods with just 73 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2029 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In New Castle, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.4 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 56% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 26%.
New Castle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
New Castle enjoys an average of 2029 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for New Castle
June, New Castle’s wettest month, receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 New Castle Precipitation page.
