Knivsta 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 Knivsta, Uppsala county, Sweden. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Knivsta varies. It peaks at 293 hours in June and drops to 34 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1829 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Knivsta, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per day.

Knivsta vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Knivsta enjoys an average of 1829 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Knivsta

August, Knivsta’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).

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