Roseville (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 Roseville, California, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Roseville. Expect long, bright days with 440 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3602 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Roseville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 98% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Roseville vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Roseville enjoys an average of 3602 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Roseville
December, Roseville’s wettest month, receives 0.1 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 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Roseville Precipitation page.
