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Average Monthly Sunshine in Durham (NH)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Durham receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

If you're visiting Durham, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2512 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 Miles).

In Durham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Durham’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Durham enjoys an average of 2512 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Durham’s wettest month, receives 106 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C.

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


Forecast: is it sunny in Durham (NH)?

Wednesday
19 Feb
Fair
Fair
-8°C
0 mm
Thursday
20 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
-5°C
0 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Fair
Fair
-3°C
0 mm

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