Shiroishi Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Shiroishi, Miyagi, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Shiroishi Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 195 hours of sunshine in April and 124 hours in July, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 1843 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between April (6.5 hours per day) and July (4.1 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 51% of the time during the day in March, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 28%.

Shiroishi enjoys an average of 1843 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, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

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

July, Shiroishi’s wettest month, receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

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