Wayne (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 Wayne, 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

If you're visiting Wayne, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 271 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2544 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wayne 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 63% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 48%.

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

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.

June, Wayne’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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