Canton (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 Canton, Georgia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Canton varies. It peaks at 288 hours in May and drops to 164 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Canton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Canton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Canton enjoys an average of 2733 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.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Canton
December, Canton’s wettest month, receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Canton Precipitation page.
