Dandridge (TN) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dandridge, Tennessee, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Dandridge. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in June and darker periods with just 125 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2618 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Dandridge. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Dandridge enjoys an average of 2618 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

December, Dandridge’s wettest month, receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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