Average Monthly Sunshine in Lakeland (TN)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lakeland receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Lakeland, 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 2871 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Lakeland. 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.

Lakeland’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lakeland enjoys an average of 2871 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, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

May, Lakeland’s wettest month, receives 74 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

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