Thomaston (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 Thomaston, Georgia, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Thomaston varies. It peaks at 317 hours in May and drops to 182 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2993 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Thomaston, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 72% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 55%.

Thomaston vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Thomaston enjoys an average of 2993 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

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 Thomaston

December, Thomaston’s wettest month, receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°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 Thomaston Precipitation page.