Palmdale (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 Palmdale, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Palmdale experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, sees up to 340 hours of sunshine, while January, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 210 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3229 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 11.3 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.0 hours in January.

Palmdale vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Palmdale enjoys an average of 3229 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Palmdale

January, Palmdale’s wettest month, receives 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).

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