Average Monthly Sunshine in Gualala (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gualala receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gualala varies. It peaks at 310 hours in May and drops to 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 10.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Gualala’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gualala enjoys an average of 0 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

December, Gualala’s wettest month, receives 0.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 17°C.

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