Average Monthly Sunshine in Stockton (CA)

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

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Stockton varies. It peaks at 440 hours in July and drops to 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3600 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Stockton, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours.

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

Stockton enjoys an average of 3600 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Stockton’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

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