Utica 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 Utica, Colombia. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Utica, timing is key. In January, you can enjoy up to 156 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of May provide just 83 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1337 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Utica serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in January with an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in May, offering only 2.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 22%.

Utica vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Utica enjoys an average of 1337 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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Utica

May, Utica’s wettest month, receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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