York Beach (ME) 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 York Beach, Maine, 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 York Beach, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 278 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 140 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2497 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, York Beach serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 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 62% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 48%.

York Beach enjoys an average of 2497 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

June, York Beach’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).

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