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Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Raufarhöfn, North Iceland, Iceland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Seasonal sunshine in Raufarhöfn varies. It peaks at 112 hours in June and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 664 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Raufarhöfn serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Raufarhöfn enjoys an average of 664 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.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
October, Raufarhöfn’s wettest month, receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month June 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 Raufarhöfn Precipitation page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
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