Pigeon Forge (TN) 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 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Pigeon Forge varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 290 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 125 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2618 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Pigeon Forge, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 67% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 40%.

Pigeon Forge enjoys an average of 2618 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Pigeon Forge’s wettest month, receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

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