Kenwood (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 Kenwood, California, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kenwood 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

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kenwood. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight 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%.

Kenwood 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

December, Kenwood’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 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 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 Kenwood Precipitation page.