Sylmar (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sylmar, California, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sylmar, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 364 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of November provide just 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3257 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sylmar serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 7.2 hours of daily sunlight.

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%.

Sylmar enjoys an average of 3257 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Sylmar’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 17°C (63°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 Sylmar Precipitation page.