Higashikawa 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 Higashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Higashikawa, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 188 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 42 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1427 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 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.4 hours of sunlight per day.
Higashikawa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Higashikawa enjoys an average of 1427 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Higashikawa
August, Higashikawa’s wettest month, receives 180 mm (7.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Higashikawa Precipitation page.
Higashikawa Weather by Month
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