Stöng 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 Stöng, North Iceland, Iceland. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Stöng varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, June, reaches an impressive 189 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 0 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1043 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Stöng, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.0 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 28% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 5%.

Stöng enjoys an average of 1043 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

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.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

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

October, Stöng’s wettest month, receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). During the driest month June 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 Stöng Precipitation page.