Average Monthly Sunshine in Hammerfest

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hammerfest receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hammerfest. Expect long, bright days with 290 hours in June and darker periods with just 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1623 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hammerfest. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Hammerfest’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hammerfest enjoys an average of 1623 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

Other climate information

October, Hammerfest’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 7°C.

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