Shibukawa 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 Shibukawa, Gunma, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Shibukawa experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 207 hours of sunshine, while June, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 133 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2173 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
The difference in daily sunshine hours between August (6.9 hours per day) and June (4.4 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.
Shibukawa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Shibukawa enjoys an average of 2173 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.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Shibukawa
July, Shibukawa’s wettest month, receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Shibukawa Precipitation page.
Shibukawa Weather by Month
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Shibukawa 3-Day Forecast
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