Macon (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Macon, Georgia, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Macon varies. It peaks at 317 hours in May and drops to 182 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Macon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Macon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Macon enjoys an average of 2993 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Macon

December, Macon’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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