Richland (MS) 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 Richland, Mississippi, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Richland varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 298 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 152 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2716 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Richland serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.9 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 70% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Richland enjoys an average of 2716 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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

March, Richland’s wettest month, receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month June 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 Richland Precipitation page.