Bakersfield (CA) 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 Bakersfield, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Bakersfield varies. It peaks at 370 hours in July and drops to 153 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3326 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Bakersfield. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.
Bakersfield vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bakersfield enjoys an average of 3326 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 contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Bakersfield
December, Bakersfield’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bakersfield Precipitation page.
