Average Monthly Sunshine in Oswego (NY)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Oswego varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 287 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2133 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Oswego enjoys an average of 2133 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Oswego’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°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.