Hellissandur 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 Hellissandur, West Iceland, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Hellissandur, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 182 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 9 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1258 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hellissandur serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 33% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 7%.
Hellissandur vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Hellissandur enjoys an average of 1258 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Hellissandur
February, Hellissandur’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 4°C (39°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hellissandur Precipitation page.
