Truckee (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Truckee, California, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Truckee varies. It peaks at 424 hours in July and drops to 187 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3642 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Truckee, 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%.

Truckee enjoys an average of 3642 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

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

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

December, Truckee’s wettest month, receives 9.2 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

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