Buttonwillow (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 Buttonwillow, 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
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Buttonwillow. Expect long, bright days with 370 hours in July and darker periods with just 153 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3326 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Buttonwillow, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.1 hours 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%.
Buttonwillow vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Buttonwillow enjoys an average of 3326 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
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.
Related Climate Data for Buttonwillow
December, Buttonwillow’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm (0.02 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 Buttonwillow Precipitation page.
