Eksjö 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 Eksjö, Jönköping county, Sweden. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Eksjö varies. It peaks at 228 hours in June and drops to 29 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1498 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Eksjö, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.0 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 44% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 1%.
Eksjö vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Eksjö enjoys an average of 1498 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Eksjö
July, Eksjö’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 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 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Eksjö Precipitation page.
