Tendo Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Tendo, Yamagata, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Tendo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1843 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in April and a subtle dip in July.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 6.5 hours daily sunshine in April, it dips to 4.1 hours in July.
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%.
Tendo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Tendo enjoys an average of 1843 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
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.
Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Related Climate Data for Tendo
July, Tendo’s wettest month, receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Tendo Precipitation page.
Tendo Weather by Month
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