Årsunda Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Årsunda, Gavleborg, Sweden. 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 Årsunda. Expect long, bright days with 258 hours in July and darker periods with just 46 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1837 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Årsunda, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per day.

Årsunda vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Årsunda enjoys an average of 1837 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

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

Related Climate Data for Årsunda

August, Årsunda’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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