Average Monthly Sunshine in Franklin (TN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Franklin receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Franklin varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 279 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 130 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2500 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Franklin 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.

Franklin’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Franklin enjoys an average of 2500 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 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.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

May, Franklin’s wettest month, receives 137 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

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