Falmouth (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 Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Falmouth, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 301 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 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 10.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Falmouth enjoys an average of 2605 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, 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.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Falmouth’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 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 Falmouth Precipitation page.