Westminster (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 Westminster, 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

Seasonal sunshine in Westminster varies. It peaks at 369 hours in July and drops to 198 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3279 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Westminster. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Westminster vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Westminster enjoys an average of 3279 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

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

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.

Related Climate Data for Westminster

December, Westminster’s wettest month, receives 3.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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