Average Monthly Sunshine in Downey (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Downey 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 Downey. 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 Downey, 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.

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

Downey 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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, Downey’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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