Average Monthly Sunshine in Þórshöfn

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Þórshöfn receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Þórshöfn varies. It peaks at 112 hours in June and drops to 0 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 664 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Þórshöfn. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 3.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Þórshöfn’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Þórshöfn 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, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

October, Þórshöfn’s wettest month, receives 70 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 11°C.

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