New Glasgow (PE) 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 New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting New Glasgow, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 254 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 64 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, New Glasgow 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 November, offering only 2.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

New Glasgow enjoys an average of 1853 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

December, New Glasgow’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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