Is Martha's Vineyard sunnier than Hamilton?

Hamilton is the sunnier: about 2,529 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,196 — a difference of 333 hours.

Which is warmer, Martha's Vineyard or Hamilton?

Hamilton is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) versus 13°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Martha's Vineyard or Hamilton?

Hamilton scores better across November–February: 73/100 average versus 5, with daytime highs around 21°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Martha's Vineyard or Hamilton?

Hamilton — its sea peaks at about 29°C (84°F) versus 21°C.

Martha's Vineyard vs Hamilton: which is sunnier?

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Hamilton is the sunnier overall: about 2,529 hours of sunshine a year to Martha's Vineyard's 2,196. Hamilton has the higher Sunshine Score in 9 of 12 months, Martha's Vineyard in 1 (2 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

Martha's Vineyard, United States — Martha's Vineyard

At a glance

	Martha's Vineyard	Hamilton
Sunshine hours / year	2,196	2,529
Sunniest month	July (77/100)	April (80/100)
Nov–Feb average score	5/100	73/100
Jun–Aug average score	76/100	76/100
Rain / year	1,155 mm	1,206 mm
Warmest sea	21°C / 70°F	29°C / 84°F
Peak midday UV	7 (high)	10 (very high)

Martha's Vineyard vs Hamilton month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Martha's Vineyard	Hamilton	Martha's Vineyard	Hamilton	Martha's Vineyard	Hamilton	Martha's Vineyard	Hamilton
January	0	74	3°	20°	90	109	6°	20°
February	0	66	3°	19°	84	118	4°	19°
March	0	69	5°	19°	109	103	5°	19°
April	12	80	10°	20°	103	73	8°	20°
May	38	77	14°	22°	86	93	12°	23°
June	75	76	20°	25°	92	98	17°	26°
July	77	80	24°	27°	79	74	21°	29°
August	77	71	24°	28°	78	123	21°	29°
September	74	73	21°	27°	96	111	20°	28°
October	47	73	16°	25°	118	114	17°	26°
November	18	79	11°	23°	105	83	13°	23°
December	0	74	7°	21°	115	107	8°	21°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Hamilton · Feb Hamilton · Mar Hamilton · Apr Hamilton · May Hamilton · Jun even · Jul Hamilton · Aug Martha's Vineyard · Sep even · Oct Hamilton · Nov Hamilton · Dec Hamilton.

When to pick which

November–February: Hamilton (average score 73/100 vs 5). Hamilton is the warmer, around 21°C daytime highs vs 6°C. See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: Hamilton (average score 75/100 vs 17). Hamilton is the warmer, around 20°C daytime highs vs 10°C.
June–August: too close to call — Martha's Vineyard averages 76/100, Hamilton 76/100. Hamilton is the warmer, around 27°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
September–October: Hamilton (average score 73/100 vs 61). Hamilton is the warmer, around 26°C daytime highs vs 19°C.

Sea temperature

Hamilton's sea gets warmer: 29°C / 84°F at its peak vs 21°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Martha's Vineyard about 2 months a year, Hamilton about 8 months a year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Martha's Vineyard weather by month · Hamilton weather by month · Best time to visit United States.

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