Average Monthly Sunshine in Occidental (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Occidental 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 Occidental, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 310 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 0 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Occidental serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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

Occidental enjoys an average of 0 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Other climate information

December, Occidental’s wettest month, receives 1.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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