Bodega Bay (CA) 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 Bodega Bay, California, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Bodega Bay varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 310 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3042 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 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Bodega Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Bodega Bay enjoys an average of 3042 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.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Bodega Bay
December, Bodega Bay’s wettest month, receives 5.8 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bodega Bay Precipitation page.
