Winthrop (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Winthrop, Massachusetts, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Winthrop varies. It peaks at 301 hours in May and drops to 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2665 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Winthrop. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 65% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Winthrop vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Winthrop enjoys an average of 2665 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.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Winthrop
December, Winthrop’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Winthrop Precipitation page.
