Hofsós Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hofsós, North Iceland, Iceland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Hofsós varies. It peaks at 189 hours in June and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 28% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 5%.

Hofsós enjoys an average of 1043 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

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.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

October, Hofsós’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Hofsós Precipitation page.