Tahoe City (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 Tahoe City, California, United States of America. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Tahoe City, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 424 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 187 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Tahoe City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 92% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 64%.

Tahoe City enjoys an average of 3642 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Tahoe City’s wettest month, receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

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