Rome (NY) 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 Rome, New York State, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Rome. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in July and darker periods with just 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2120 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rome. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 61% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 25%.

Rome enjoys an average of 2120 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

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

October, Rome’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

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