Antioch (TN) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Antioch, Tennessee, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Antioch varies. It peaks at 279 hours in July and drops to 130 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2505 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Antioch, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Antioch vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Antioch enjoys an average of 2505 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Antioch
May, Antioch’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Antioch Precipitation page.
