Visalia (CA) Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Visalia, 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 Visalia. Expect long, bright days with 429 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3551 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 95% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 41%.
Visalia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Visalia enjoys an average of 3551 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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Visalia
December, Visalia’s wettest month, receives 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 14°C (57°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Visalia Precipitation page.
