Gamleby 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 Gamleby, Kalmar county, Sweden. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Gamleby varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 227 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 28 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1498 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Gamleby serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight.
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%.
Gamleby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Gamleby enjoys an average of 1498 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, 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.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Gamleby
July, Gamleby’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°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 Gamleby Precipitation page.
