Fairburn (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fairburn, Georgia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Fairburn varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 288 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fairburn. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Fairburn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fairburn enjoys an average of 2733 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Fairburn
December, Fairburn’s wettest month, receives 99 mm (3.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fairburn Precipitation page.
