South Kingstown (RI) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting South Kingstown, 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
In South Kingstown, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours 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%.
South Kingstown vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
South Kingstown enjoys an average of 2598 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for South Kingstown
December, South Kingstown’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our South Kingstown Precipitation page.
