Rausu 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 Rausu, Shiretoko National Park, Japan. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Sunshine in Rausu varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, reaches an impressive 186 hours, while January, the darkest month, offers only 109 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1854 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Rausu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. August has the lowest percentage at 37%.
Rausu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Rausu enjoys an average of 1854 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.
Related Climate Data for Rausu
September, Rausu’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -3°C (27°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rausu Precipitation page.
Rausu Weather by Month
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Rausu 3-Day Forecast
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