Plainfield (CT) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Plainfield, Connecticut, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Plainfield varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Plainfield, 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%.
Plainfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Plainfield 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Plainfield
June, Plainfield’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Plainfield Precipitation page.
