Glen Ellen (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Glen Ellen, California, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Glen Ellen varies. It peaks at 310 hours in May and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3042 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Glen Ellen serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Glen Ellen enjoys an average of 3042 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.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Glen Ellen’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm (0.02 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 30°C (86°F).

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