Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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
Sunshine in Rancho Palos Verdes varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 364 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Rancho Palos Verdes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Rancho Palos Verdes vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rancho Palos Verdes enjoys an average of 3257 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
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.
Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Rancho Palos Verdes
December, Rancho Palos Verdes’s wettest month, receives 3.8 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rancho Palos Verdes Precipitation page.
