Smithfield (RI) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Smithfield, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 290 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Smithfield. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Smithfield enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

June, Smithfield’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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