Average Monthly Sunshine in Salem

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Salem receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salem varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 229 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 48 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1625 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Salem, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.6 hours.

Salem’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Salem enjoys an average of 1625 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Salem’s wettest month, receives 137 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

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