North Dartmouth (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in North Dartmouth varies. It peaks at 290 hours in July and drops to 147 hours in November. 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%.
North Dartmouth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
North Dartmouth enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for North Dartmouth
December, North Dartmouth’s wettest month, receives 98 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 North Dartmouth Precipitation page.
