Carnelian Bay (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Carnelian Bay, California, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Carnelian Bay. Expect long, bright days with 424 hours in July and darker periods with just 187 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Carnelian Bay serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Carnelian Bay vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Carnelian Bay enjoys an average of 3642 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Carnelian Bay
December, Carnelian Bay’s wettest month, receives 6.8 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Carnelian Bay Precipitation page.
