Santa Clarita (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santa Clarita, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Santa Clarita varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 364 hours, while November, the darkest month, offers only 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Santa Clarita, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 84% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. May has the lowest percentage at 64%.
Santa Clarita vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santa Clarita enjoys an average of 3257 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 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.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Santa Clarita
December, Santa Clarita’s wettest month, receives 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month June 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 Clarita Precipitation page.
