Eastham (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 Eastham, Massachusetts, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Eastham varies. It peaks at 301 hours in July and drops to 147 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Eastham serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Eastham enjoys an average of 2605 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, 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.

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

December, Eastham’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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