Forest Park (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Forest Park, Georgia, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Forest Park 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
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, 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%.
Forest Park vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Forest Park enjoys an average of 2733 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
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 Forest Park
December, Forest Park’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 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 Forest Park Precipitation page.
