Beverly (MA) 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 Beverly, 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 Beverly varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2665 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Beverly serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 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 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Beverly enjoys an average of 2665 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

December, Beverly’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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