Kutsugata Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kutsugata, Rishiri Island, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Kutsugata, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 186 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 37 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1507 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kutsugata. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Kutsugata enjoys an average of 1507 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

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.

December, Kutsugata’s wettest month, receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of snow/rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 2°C (36°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).

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