Yuba City (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 Yuba City, 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 Yuba City. Expect long, bright days with 440 hours in July and darker periods with just 141 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3602 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yuba City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 98% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 48%.

Yuba City enjoys an average of 3602 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Yuba City’s wettest month, receives 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C (55°F). During the driest month July 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 Yuba City Precipitation page.