Oswego (NY) 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 Oswego, New York State, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Oswego varies. It peaks at 287 hours in July and drops to 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2120 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Oswego serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 2.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.
Oswego vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Oswego enjoys an average of 2120 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Oswego
October, Oswego’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oswego Precipitation page.
