Average Monthly Sunshine in Preston (CT)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Preston. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2625 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Preston enjoys an average of 2625 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

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

Other climate information

March, Preston’s wettest month, receives 111 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°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.