Østhusvik Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Østhusvik, Rogaland, Norway. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Østhusvik. Expect long, bright days with 226 hours in May and darker periods with just 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Østhusvik. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Østhusvik vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Østhusvik enjoys an average of 1543 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

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

Related Climate Data for Østhusvik

October, Østhusvik’s wettest month, receives 187 mm (7.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C (54°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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