Average Monthly Sunshine in Long Beach (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Long Beach 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 Long Beach. Expect long, bright days with 364 hours in July and darker periods with just 217 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3259 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 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Long Beach’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Long Beach enjoys an average of 3259 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

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

Other climate information

December, Long Beach’s wettest month, receives 3.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

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