Yamagata 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 Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Yamagata vary. From a high of 195 hours in April, to a low of 124 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1843 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. April sees up to 6.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.
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%.
Yamagata vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Yamagata 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, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Yamagata
July, Yamagata’s wettest month, receives 158 mm (6.2 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 Yamagata Precipitation page.
