Dickson (TN) 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 Dickson, Tennessee, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Dickson, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 279 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2505 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dickson serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 43%.
Dickson vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Dickson enjoys an average of 2505 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Dickson
May, Dickson’s wettest month, receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dickson Precipitation page.