Byron (GA) 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 Byron, Georgia, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Byron varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 317 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 182 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Byron. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Byron enjoys an average of 2993 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

December, Byron’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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