Monterey Park (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Monterey Park, California, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Monterey Park varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 364 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Monterey Park, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Monterey Park enjoys an average of 3257 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

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

December, Monterey Park’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).

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