Sano Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sano, Tochigi, Japan. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Sano varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 195 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 98 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1824 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sano, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per day.

Sano vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sano enjoys an average of 1824 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

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.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Sano

September, Sano’s wettest month, receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°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 Sano Precipitation page.