Average Monthly Sunshine in Whittier (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Whittier receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Whittier. Expect long, bright days with 364 hours in July and darker periods with just 217 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 3259 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 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Whittier’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Whittier enjoys an average of 3259 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Whittier’s wettest month, receives 0.3 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 20°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

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