Medford (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Medford, Massachusetts, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Medford varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2665 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Medford 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.

Medford enjoys an average of 2665 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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, Medford’s wettest month, receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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