Average Monthly Sunshine in Skaneateles (NY)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Skaneateles 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 Skaneateles, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 287 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 68 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2133 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. 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.

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

Skaneateles enjoys an average of 2133 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

October, Skaneateles’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -0°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.