Average Monthly Sunshine in Satsumasendai

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Satsumasendai receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Satsumasendai varies. It peaks at 210 hours in August and drops to 107 hours in June. The total annual amount of sun is 1964 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of August under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Satsumasendai’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Satsumasendai enjoys an average of 1964 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.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

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

Other climate information

June, Satsumasendai’s wettest month, receives 178 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

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