San Simeon (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in San Simeon, California, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting San Simeon, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 352 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 208 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3187 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In San Simeon, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.9 hours per day.
San Simeon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
San Simeon enjoys an average of 3187 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for San Simeon
December, San Simeon’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 21°C (70°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our San Simeon Precipitation page.
