Average percent of sunshine in Zao Onsen

The mean percent of sunhours during the day in Zao Onsen (Yamagata), Japan.

The sun shines on average 51.0% in March making it the most sunny month.
On average, July has the lowest percentage of sunshine with 28.0%.

Forecast: is it sunny in Zao Onsen?

Mon Jan 06

6°C | -3°C

2 m/s

13 mm

overcast and rain

hourly forecast

Tue Jan 07

4°C | -2°C

5 m/s

4.9 mm

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast

Wed Jan 08

-1°C | -5°C

3 m/s

15 mm

overcast and heavy snow

hourly forecast

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