Hede 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 Hede, Jämtland, Sweden. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hede. Expect long, bright days with 228 hours in July and darker periods with just 13 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1502 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Hede, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.6 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 42% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 1%.

Hede enjoys an average of 1502 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

July, Hede’s wettest month, receives 109 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C (28°F).

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