Plymouth (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 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Plymouth varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2665 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Plymouth, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in May. 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 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Plymouth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Plymouth enjoys an average of 2665 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Plymouth
December, Plymouth’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Plymouth Precipitation page.
