Average Monthly Sunshine in Moss Point (MS)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Moss Point varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 301 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 147 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2698 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Moss Point’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Moss Point enjoys an average of 2698 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast, dark winter and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Moss Point’s wettest month, receives 198 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C.

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