Olympic Valley (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Olympic Valley, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Olympic Valley varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 424 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 187 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Olympic Valley, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Olympic Valley vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Olympic Valley enjoys an average of 3642 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.

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

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

Related Climate Data for Olympic Valley

December, Olympic Valley’s wettest month, receives 7.4 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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