Machida Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Machida, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Machida Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 208 hours of sunshine in August and 131 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 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.
Machida vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Machida enjoys an average of 1973 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.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Machida
September, Machida’s wettest month, receives 148 mm (5.8 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 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Machida Precipitation page.
Machida Weather by Month
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Machida 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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