Hixson (TN) Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hixson, Tennessee, 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 Hixson, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 277 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 142 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hixson serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 63% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 45%.
Hixson vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hixson enjoys an average of 2580 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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Hixson
December, Hixson’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hixson Precipitation page.
