Ørsta 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 Ørsta, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Ørsta, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 180 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 10 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1183 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Ørsta. 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.

Ørsta enjoys an average of 1183 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

December, Ørsta’s wettest month, receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

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