Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake, Adirondack Park, 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 Saranac Lake. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in July and darker periods with just 93 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2321 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Saranac Lake serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 32%.
Saranac Lake vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Saranac Lake enjoys an average of 2321 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Saranac Lake
June, Saranac Lake’s wettest month, receives 113 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saranac Lake Precipitation page.
