Average Monthly Sunshine in Lowell (MA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Lowell varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2629 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, the city serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Lowell enjoys an average of 2629 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Lowell’s wettest month, receives 109 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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