Covington (TN) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Covington, Tennessee, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Covington varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 326 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2891 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Covington vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Covington enjoys an average of 2891 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Covington
May, Covington’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Covington Precipitation page.