Stanhope (PE) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Stanhope, Prince Edward Island, Canada. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Stanhope varies. It peaks at 254 hours in July and drops to 64 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 1853 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Stanhope, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Stanhope enjoys an average of 1853 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

December, Stanhope’s wettest month, receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 22°C (72°F).

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