Average Monthly Sunshine in Elk Grove (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove. 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 3600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Elk Grove. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Elk Grove’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Elk Grove enjoys an average of 3600 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Elk Grove’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

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