Average Monthly Sunshine in Madera (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Madera 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 Madera. Expect long, bright days with 429 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3579 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Madera, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.

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

Madera enjoys an average of 3579 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.

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

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in 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, Madera’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

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