Cartersville (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cartersville, Georgia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cartersville varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cartersville serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Cartersville enjoys an average of 2733 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

December, Cartersville’s wettest month, receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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