Richmond Hill (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 Richmond Hill, Georgia, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Richmond Hill, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 288 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 175 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2763 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Richmond Hill, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.8 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 71% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Richmond Hill vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Richmond Hill enjoys an average of 2763 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Richmond Hill
August, Richmond Hill’s wettest month, receives 134 mm (5.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C (91°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Richmond Hill Precipitation page.