Naka-satsunai Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Naka-satsunai, Hokkaido, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Naka-satsunai, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 198 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 111 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1852 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Naka-satsunai. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 55% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 29%.

Naka-satsunai enjoys an average of 1852 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

September, Naka-satsunai’s wettest month, receives 178 mm (7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

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