Average Monthly Sunshine in Egersund
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Egersund receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Egersund varies. It peaks at 226 hours in May and drops to 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1540 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Egersund, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours.
Egersund’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Egersund enjoys an average of 1540 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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Other climate information
October, Egersund’s wettest month, receives 167 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Egersund Precipitation page.
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