Sutter Creek (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sutter Creek, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sutter Creek. Expect long, bright days with 440 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3602 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Sutter Creek, 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 per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 98% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.
Sutter Creek vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Sutter Creek enjoys an average of 3602 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.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Sutter Creek
December, Sutter Creek’s wettest month, receives 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sutter Creek Precipitation page.
