Oga 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 Oga, Akita, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Oga varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 188 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 41 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Oga serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 1.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Oga enjoys an average of 1543 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Oga’s wettest month, receives 194 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month April 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 Oga Precipitation page.