Average Monthly Sunshine in Compton (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Compton. Expect long, bright days with 364 hours in July and darker periods with just 217 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Compton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours.

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

Compton enjoys an average of 3259 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Compton’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

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