Average Monthly Sunshine in Salem (NH)

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

If you're visiting Salem, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 301 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 141 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2629 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Salem 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.

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

Salem enjoys an average of 2629 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

Other climate information

June, Salem’s wettest month, receives 97 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 2°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.