Average Monthly Sunshine in South Orleans (MA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that South Orleans 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 South Orleans, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 301 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of January provide just 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

South Orleans’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

South Orleans enjoys an average of 0 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.

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.

Other climate information

December, South Orleans’s wettest month, receives 86 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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