Griffin (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Griffin, Georgia, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Griffin varies. It peaks at 288 hours in May and drops to 164 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Griffin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Griffin vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Griffin enjoys an average of 2733 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Griffin
December, Griffin’s wettest month, receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Griffin Precipitation page.
