West Yarmouth (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 West Yarmouth, 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 West Yarmouth 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 West Yarmouth, 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.
West Yarmouth vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
West Yarmouth 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
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 West Yarmouth
December, West Yarmouth’s wettest month, receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 8°C (46°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 West Yarmouth Precipitation page.
