Oskarshamn 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 Oskarshamn, Kalmar county, Sweden. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Oskarshamn. Expect long, bright days with 285 hours in June and darker periods with just 28 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1833 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Oskarshamn, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.9 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 13%.

Oskarshamn enjoys an average of 1833 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, 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.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Oskarshamn’s wettest month, receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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