Pittsburg (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pittsburg, 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
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Pittsburg. Expect long, bright days with 324 hours in May and darker periods with just 160 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3058 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Pittsburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 78% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 54%.
Pittsburg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Pittsburg enjoys an average of 3058 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Pittsburg
December, Pittsburg’s wettest month, receives 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Pittsburg Precipitation page.
