Average Monthly Sunshine in Newark (DE)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Newark, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 275 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2500 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 9.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Newark’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Newark enjoys an average of 2500 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Newark’s wettest month, receives 116 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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