Danmarkshavn 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 Danmarkshavn, Greenland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Danmarkshavn. Expect long, bright days with 378 hours in July and darker periods with just 0 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2027 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Danmarkshavn vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Danmarkshavn enjoys an average of 2027 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, 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.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Danmarkshavn

January, Danmarkshavn’s wettest month, receives 25 mm (1 in) of snowfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of -18°C (0°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 3°C (37°F).

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