Kashihara Sunshine Hours by Month
To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kashihara, Nara, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Kashihara changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2022 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in August and a subtle dip in February.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.4 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 4.7 hours in February.
Kashihara vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Kashihara enjoys an average of 2022 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.
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 Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Kashihara
June, Kashihara’s wettest month, receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 11°C (52°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kashihara Precipitation page.
Kashihara Weather by Month
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