Toms River (NJ) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Toms River, New Jersey, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Toms River varies. It peaks at 269 hours in July and drops to 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Toms River serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Toms River 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

December, Toms River’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 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 Toms River Precipitation page.