Lithonia (GA) 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 Lithonia, Georgia, 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 Lithonia, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Lithonia 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%.
Lithonia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Lithonia enjoys an average of 2733 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Lithonia
December, Lithonia’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Lithonia Precipitation page.
