Stord 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 Stord, Hordaland, Norway. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Stord. Expect long, bright days with 193 hours in June and darker periods with just 13 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1232 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stord serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Stord vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Stord enjoys an average of 1232 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Stord

December, Stord’s wettest month, receives 216 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C (43°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 Stord Precipitation page.