Average Monthly Sunshine in Boothbay Harbor (ME)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Boothbay 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 Boothbay 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Boothbay Harbor enjoys an average of 2503 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Boothbay Harbor’s wettest month, receives 105 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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