Average Monthly Sunshine in Utica (NY)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Utica receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Utica. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in July and darker periods with just 68 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2133 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Utica’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Utica enjoys an average of 2133 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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.

Other climate information

June, Utica’s wettest month, receives 114 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -1°C.

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