Olive Branch (MS) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Olive Branch. Expect long, bright days with 326 hours in July and darker periods with just 152 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2891 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Olive Branch serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.1 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 50%.
Olive Branch vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Olive Branch enjoys an average of 2891 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Olive Branch
May, Olive Branch’s wettest month, receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Olive Branch Precipitation page.
