Average Monthly Sunshine in Swanzey (NH)

Average Monthly Sunshine in Swanzey (NH)

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 Swanzey, New Hampshire, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Swanzey. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2512 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Swanzey. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Swanzey’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Swanzey enjoys an average of 2512 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

June, Swanzey’s wettest month, receives 123 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C.

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