Worcester (MA) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Worcester varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2598 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Worcester serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 49%.
Worcester vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Worcester enjoys an average of 2598 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Worcester
June, Worcester’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 1°C (34°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Worcester Precipitation page.
