Point Pleasant Beach (NJ) 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 Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Point Pleasant Beach. Expect long, bright days with 269 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Point Pleasant Beach serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Point Pleasant Beach enjoys an average of 2502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

December, Point Pleasant Beach’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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