Rustico (PE) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Rustico varies. It peaks at 254 hours in July and drops to 64 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Rustico. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Rustico enjoys an average of 1853 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Rustico’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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