Danvers (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 Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Danvers. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in May and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2665 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Danvers. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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%.
Danvers vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Danvers enjoys an average of 2665 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.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Danvers
December, Danvers’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 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 24°C (75°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Danvers Precipitation page.
