Hornindal Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Hornindal, 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 Hornindal. 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

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Hornindal vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

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

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

Related Climate Data for Hornindal

December, Hornindal’s wettest month, receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 1°C (34°F). During the driest month May 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 Hornindal Precipitation page.