Shinano Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shinano, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Shinano Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 209 hours of sunshine in May and 128 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1951 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 4.3 hours in January.

Shinano enjoys an average of 1951 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, 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.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

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

July, Shinano’s wettest month, receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 14°C (57°F).

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