Stoneham (QC) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Stoneham, Quebec, Canada. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Stoneham varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 253 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 77 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1916 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Stoneham, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 2.6 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 53% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 27%.

Stoneham enjoys an average of 1916 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, 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.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

July, Stoneham’s wettest month, receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -6°C (21°F).

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