Dayton (TN) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Dayton, Tennessee, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Dayton, 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, Dayton 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%.
Dayton vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dayton 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, 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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Dayton
December, Dayton’s wettest month, receives 101 mm (4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dayton Precipitation page.
