Fossatún 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 Fossatún, West Iceland, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Fossatún, 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Fossatún serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 0.7 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
Fossatún vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fossatún enjoys an average of 1327 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Fossatún
February, Fossatún’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 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 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 Fossatún Precipitation page.
