Norwich (CT) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Norwich, Connecticut, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Norwich. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 139 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2579 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Norwich. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Norwich vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Norwich enjoys an average of 2579 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.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Norwich

March, Norwich’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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