Forsvik Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Forsvik, Västra Götaland, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Forsvik. Expect long, bright days with 227 hours in June and darker periods with just 28 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1498 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Forsvik. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.9 hours of sunlight 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%.

Forsvik vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Forsvik 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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Forsvik

August, Forsvik’s wettest month, receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°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 Forsvik Precipitation page.