Santa Ana (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 Santa Ana, 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

If you're visiting Santa Ana, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 369 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 198 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3279 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Ana. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Santa Ana enjoys an average of 3279 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Santa Ana’s wettest month, receives 4.7 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C (68°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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