El Segundo (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in El Segundo, California, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting El Segundo, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 364 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In El Segundo, 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 per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 64%.
El Segundo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
El Segundo enjoys an average of 3257 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.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for El Segundo
December, El Segundo’s wettest month, receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our El Segundo Precipitation page.
