Average Monthly Sunshine in New Castle (PA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that New Castle receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in New Castle varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 73 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2032 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, New Castle serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.4 hours of daily sunlight.

New Castle’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

New Castle enjoys an average of 2032 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, New Castle’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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.