Average Monthly Sunshine in Selma (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Selma 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 Selma. Expect long, bright days with 429 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3579 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Selma, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.3 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours.

Selma’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Selma enjoys an average of 3579 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Other climate information

December, Selma’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

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