Newark (NJ) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Newark. Expect long, bright days with 271 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 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 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Newark vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Newark enjoys an average of 2544 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Related Climate Data for Newark

June, Newark’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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