Southampton (NJ) 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 Southampton, New Jersey, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Southampton, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 269 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 59% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Southampton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Southampton enjoys an average of 2502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Southampton

December, Southampton’s wettest month, receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C (48°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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