Úlfljótsvatn Sunshine Hours by Month
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 Úlfljótsvatn, South Iceland, Iceland. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Úlfljótsvatn. Expect long, bright days with 201 hours in May and darker periods with just 20 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1327 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 6.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 36% of the time during the day in April, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 12%.
Úlfljótsvatn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Úlfljótsvatn enjoys an average of 1327 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Úlfljótsvatn
February, Úlfljótsvatn’s wettest month, receives 102 mm (4 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 3°C (37°F). During the driest month June 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 Úlfljótsvatn Precipitation page.
