Forsand Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Forsand, Rogaland, Norway. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Forsand, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 226 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 32 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Forsand, 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 per day.

Forsand vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Forsand enjoys an average of 1543 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Forsand

December, Forsand’s wettest month, receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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