Average Monthly Sunshine in Franklin (VA)

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

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Franklin. Expect long, bright days with 282 hours in June and darker periods with just 158 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2708 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Franklin, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.4 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.

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

Franklin enjoys an average of 2708 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

September, Franklin’s wettest month, receives 117 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 12°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.