Franklin (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Franklin, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 290 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 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 9.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Franklin enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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, Franklin’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

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