Salisbury (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Salisbury 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

For those who appreciate different seasons, Salisbury 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.

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%.

Salisbury enjoys an average of 2665 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Salisbury’s wettest month, receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°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 Salisbury Precipitation page.