Average Monthly Sunshine in York Harbor (ME)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that York Harbor 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 York Harbor. Expect long, bright days with 278 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2503 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In York Harbor, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours.

York Harbor’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

York Harbor enjoys an average of 2503 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.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

June, York Harbor’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°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 York Harbor Precipitation page.