Hiratsuka 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 Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Hiratsuka vary. From a high of 208 hours in August, to a low of 131 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1973 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.9 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in September, with about 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Hiratsuka vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Hiratsuka enjoys an average of 1973 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

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 Hiratsuka

October, Hiratsuka’s wettest month, receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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