Forestville (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Forestville, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Forestville varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 310 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3042 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Forestville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 79% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 55%.
Forestville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Forestville enjoys an average of 3042 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Forestville
December, Forestville’s wettest month, receives 5.5 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Forestville Precipitation page.
