Oak Bluffs (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 Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Oak Bluffs. Expect long, bright days with 301 hours in July and darker periods with just 147 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oak Bluffs serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Oak Bluffs vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oak Bluffs enjoys an average of 2605 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Oak Bluffs

December, Oak Bluffs’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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