Average Monthly Sunshine in Furnace Creek (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Furnace Creek receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Furnace Creek. Expect long, bright days with 401 hours in July and darker periods with just 188 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3631 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 13.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Furnace Creek’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Furnace Creek enjoys an average of 3631 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Furnace Creek’s wettest month, receives 4.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 37°C.

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