Blaskogabyggo 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 Blaskogabyggo, Iceland. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Blaskogabyggo, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 201 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of January provide just 20 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1327 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Blaskogabyggo. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 12%.
Blaskogabyggo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Blaskogabyggo enjoys an average of 1327 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.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Blaskogabyggo
February, Blaskogabyggo’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Blaskogabyggo Precipitation page.
