Upplands-Väsby Sunshine Hours by Month
In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Upplands-Väsby, Stockholm county, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Upplands-Väsby varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 283 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 32 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1917 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Upplands-Väsby. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Upplands-Väsby vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Upplands-Väsby enjoys an average of 1917 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Upplands-Väsby
August, Upplands-Väsby’s wettest month, receives 76 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C (43°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Upplands-Väsby Precipitation page.
