Average Monthly Sunshine in Santa Clara (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Santa Clara varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 324 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3072 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Santa Clara. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Santa Clara enjoys an average of 3072 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

December, Santa Clara’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C.

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