North Kingstown (RI) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting North Kingstown, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 290 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In North Kingstown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

North Kingstown enjoys an average of 2598 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

December, North Kingstown’s wettest month, receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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