Colonia 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 Colonia, Yap, Micronesia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Colonia Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 256 hours of sunshine in April and 169 hours in October, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2479 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (8.5 hours per day) and October (5.6 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Colonia vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Colonia enjoys an average of 2479 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 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.

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

Related Climate Data for Colonia

July, Colonia’s wettest month, receives 247 mm (9.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

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