Garner (NC) 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 Garner, North Carolina, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Garner. Expect long, bright days with 267 hours in June and darker periods with just 157 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2600 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Garner. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 64% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Garner vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Garner enjoys an average of 2600 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Garner
September, Garner’s wettest month, receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Garner Precipitation page.
