Otari 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 Otari, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Otari. Expect long, bright days with 177 hours in April and darker periods with just 80 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1559 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Otari serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in April with an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 2.7 hours of daily sunlight.
Otari vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Otari enjoys an average of 1559 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, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Otari
July, Otari’s wettest month, receives 291 mm (11 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°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 Otari Precipitation page.
Otari Weather by Month
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