Old Orchard Beach (ME) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, 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 Old Orchard Beach. Expect long, bright days with 278 hours in July and darker periods with just 140 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2497 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Old Orchard Beach, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 62% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Old Orchard Beach vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Old Orchard Beach enjoys an average of 2497 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, 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 Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Old Orchard Beach
June, Old Orchard Beach’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Old Orchard Beach Precipitation page.
