Davis (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Davis, California, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Davis. Expect long, bright days with 440 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3602 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 14.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 98% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Davis vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Davis enjoys an average of 3602 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Davis

December, Davis’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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