Average Monthly Sunshine in American Canyon (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that American Canyon 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 American Canyon. Expect long, bright days with 324 hours in May and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours.

American Canyon’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

American Canyon enjoys an average of 3072 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.

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

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, American Canyon’s wettest month, receives 3.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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