Average Monthly Sunshine in Queenston

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Queenston 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 Queenston, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 307 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2211 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 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Queenston enjoys an average of 2211 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

October, Queenston’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 10°C.

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