South Orleans (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in South Orleans, Massachusetts, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in South Orleans 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 South Orleans, 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.

South Orleans enjoys an average of 2605 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

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

December, South Orleans’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 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 25°C (77°F).

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