Average Monthly Sunshine in Kuriyama

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kuriyama receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kuriyama varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 199 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 87 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1749 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Kuriyama. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Kuriyama’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Kuriyama enjoys an average of 1749 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.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

Other climate information

August, Kuriyama’s wettest month, receives 167 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 0°C.

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