Heggenes Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Heggenes, Oppland, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Heggenes varies. It peaks at 243 hours in June and drops to 18 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1563 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Heggenes serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Heggenes vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Heggenes enjoys an average of 1563 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, 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.

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

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Heggenes

August, Heggenes’s wettest month, receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).

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