Vernon (CT) 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 Vernon, Connecticut, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Vernon. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 139 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2579 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Vernon enjoys an average of 2579 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

June, Vernon’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°C (36°F).

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