Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Ana

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Santa Ana receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Santa Ana. Expect long, bright days with 284 hours in March and darker periods with just 145 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 2446 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Santa Ana, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.8 hours per day.

Santa Ana’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Santa Ana enjoys an average of 2446 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

October, Santa Ana’s wettest month, receives 124 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

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.