Norwood (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 Norwood, 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 Norwood 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, Norwood 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%.
Norwood vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Norwood 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Norwood
December, Norwood’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 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 Norwood Precipitation page.
