Tehachapi (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tehachapi, California, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Tehachapi vary. From a high of 340 hours in July, to a low of 210 hours in January, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3229 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 11.3 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Tehachapi enjoys an average of 3229 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

December, Tehachapi’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 10°C (50°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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