Gastonia (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 Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Gastonia, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 293 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 170 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Gastonia. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Gastonia enjoys an average of 2829 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Gastonia’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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