Barnstable (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Barnstable varies. It peaks at 301 hours in July and drops to 147 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Barnstable. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Barnstable enjoys an average of 2605 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Barnstable’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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