Colchester (VT) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Colchester, Vermont, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Colchester. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in July and darker periods with just 93 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2321 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 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 32%.
Colchester vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Colchester enjoys an average of 2321 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Colchester
June, Colchester’s wettest month, receives 118 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Colchester Precipitation page.
