Bryson City (NC) 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 Bryson City, North Carolina, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Bryson City varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2618 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Bryson City serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Bryson City enjoys an average of 2618 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.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Bryson City’s wettest month, receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bryson City Precipitation page.