Milledgeville (GA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Milledgeville. Expect long, bright days with 317 hours in May and darker periods with just 182 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Milledgeville. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight 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%.
Milledgeville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Milledgeville enjoys an average of 2993 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
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.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Milledgeville
December, Milledgeville’s wettest month, receives 100 mm (3.9 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 Milledgeville Precipitation page.
