Hjelle 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 Hjelle, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hjelle. Expect long, bright days with 180 hours in May and darker periods with just 10 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1176 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hjelle. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Hjelle vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hjelle enjoys an average of 1176 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Hjelle

December, Hjelle’s wettest month, receives 162 mm (6.4 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -2°C (28°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 8°C (46°F).

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