Average Monthly Sunshine in National City (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in National City vary. From a high of 304 hours in July, to a low of 230 hours in November, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3052 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (10.1 hours per day) and February (7.7 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

National City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

National City enjoys an average of 3052 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.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, National City’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 23°C.

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