Hanford (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 Hanford, California, United States of America. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Hanford varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 429 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 127 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3551 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hanford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 95% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.

Hanford enjoys an average of 3551 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.

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.

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

December, Hanford’s wettest month, receives 1 mm (0.04 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C (97°F).

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