Average Monthly Sunshine in Crescent City (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Crescent City 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 Crescent City. Expect long, bright days with 387 hours in July and darker periods with just 88 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2557 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Crescent City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Crescent City enjoys an average of 2557 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Crescent City’s wettest month, receives 40 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

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