Hernando (MS) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hernando, Mississippi, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Hernando, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 326 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2891 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hernando. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Hernando vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hernando enjoys an average of 2891 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Hernando
May, Hernando’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hernando Precipitation page.
