Staten Island (NY) 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 Staten Island, New York State, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Staten Island. Expect long, bright days with 271 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Staten Island. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Staten Island enjoys an average of 2544 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Staten Island’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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