West Greenwich (RI) 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 West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate West Greenwich. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, West Greenwich serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

West Greenwich enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, West Greenwich’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).

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