Minamitane Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Minamitane, Kagoshima, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Minamitane varies. It peaks at 230 hours in August and drops to 109 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1842 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Minamitane. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Minamitane enjoys an average of 1842 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

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.

June, Minamitane’s wettest month, receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 18°C (64°F).

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