Dalton (GA) 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 Dalton, Georgia, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Dalton, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 277 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dalton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Dalton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dalton enjoys an average of 2580 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Dalton
December, Dalton’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dalton Precipitation page.
