Fotlandsvåg Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fotlandsvåg, Hordaland, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Fotlandsvåg varies. It peaks at 193 hours in June and drops to 13 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1232 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.4 hours of sunlight per day.

Fotlandsvåg vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Fotlandsvåg enjoys an average of 1232 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, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Fotlandsvåg

December, Fotlandsvåg’s wettest month, receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°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 Fotlandsvåg Precipitation page.