Gatlinburg (TN) 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 Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Gatlinburg varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2618 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gatlinburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Gatlinburg enjoys an average of 2618 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.

July, Gatlinburg’s wettest month, receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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