Yurihonjo 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 Yurihonjo, Akita, Japan. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Yurihonjo. Expect long, bright days with 188 hours in August and darker periods with just 41 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 1543 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Yurihonjo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.3 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 48% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. January has the lowest percentage at 15%.

Yurihonjo enjoys an average of 1543 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.

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

December, Yurihonjo’s wettest month, receives 198 mm (7.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 7°C (45°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

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