New Bedford (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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%.
New Bedford vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
New Bedford enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for New Bedford
December, New Bedford’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°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 New Bedford Precipitation page.
