Average Monthly Sunshine in Montara (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Montara receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Montara, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 324 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Montara. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Montara enjoys an average of 3072 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.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Montara’s wettest month, receives 6.9 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 20°C.

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