Average Monthly Sunshine in Carpinteria (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Carpinteria receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Carpinteria varies. It peaks at 342 hours in July and drops to 182 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3114 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Carpinteria, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 6.1 hours per day.

Carpinteria’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Carpinteria enjoys an average of 3114 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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Carpinteria’s wettest month, receives 2.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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