Stykkishólmur 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 Stykkishólmur, West Iceland, Iceland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Stykkishólmur, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 182 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 9 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1258 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 33% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 7%.
Stykkishólmur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Stykkishólmur enjoys an average of 1258 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
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.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Stykkishólmur
September, Stykkishólmur’s wettest month, receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 11°C (52°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Stykkishólmur Precipitation page.
