Moriyama 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 Moriyama, Shiga, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Moriyama experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 185 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 120 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1805 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (6.2 hours per day) and February (4.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Moriyama vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Moriyama enjoys an average of 1805 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Moriyama
July, Moriyama’s wettest month, receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°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 Moriyama Precipitation page.
Moriyama Weather by Month
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Moriyama 3-Day Forecast
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