Smyrna (GA) 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 Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Smyrna. Expect long, bright days with 288 hours in May and darker periods with just 164 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2733 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 68% of the time during the day in October, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 52%.
Smyrna vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Smyrna enjoys an average of 2733 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Smyrna
December, Smyrna’s wettest month, receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Smyrna Precipitation page.
