Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Forest (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Lake Forest’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Forest enjoys an average of 3277 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Lake Forest’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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