Average Monthly Sunshine in Plattsburgh (NY)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Plattsburgh, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 305 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of November provide just 93 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Plattsburgh enjoys an average of 2300 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.

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

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, Plattsburgh’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°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.