Ålfoten Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ålfoten, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ålfoten. Expect long, bright days with 180 hours in May and darker periods with just 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Ålfoten, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.0 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.3 hours per day.

Ålfoten vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Ålfoten enjoys an average of 1183 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.

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.

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

Related Climate Data for Ålfoten

December, Ålfoten’s wettest month, receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).

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