Horn Lake (MS) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Horn Lake, Mississippi, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Horn Lake, 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
In Horn Lake, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours 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%.
Horn Lake vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Horn Lake 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Horn Lake
May, Horn Lake’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 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 Horn Lake Precipitation page.
