Average Monthly Sunshine in Fountain Valley (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley. Expect long, bright days with 369 hours in July and darker periods with just 198 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3277 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Fountain Valley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.6 hours.

Fountain Valley’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fountain Valley enjoys an average of 3277 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.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Fountain Valley’s wettest month, receives 4.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month August 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 Fountain Valley Precipitation page.