Sandwich (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 Sandwich, 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 Sandwich varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2605 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sandwich, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours per day.

Sandwich vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sandwich enjoys an average of 2605 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Sandwich

December, Sandwich’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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