Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

In Hirakata, Japan, the temperatures experience a significant rise from winter to summer, with January having a minimum of 2.0°C and a maximum of 8.4°C, while July sees much warmer temperatures, recording a minimum of 23.1°C and a maximum of 30.8°C.
The hottest month is August, peaking at 32.6°C, while December cools down to a minimum of 4.2°C. Overall, the temperature ranges indicate a clear seasonal fluctuation, with the warmest months being June to August and the coldest from December to February.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

In Hirakata, total sun hours peak in May at 6.5 hours, accompanied by a precipitation level of 6.1 mm, indicating a relatively warm and wetter period.
Conversely, January records the lowest sun hours at 3.0 hours with slightly higher precipitation at 1.68 mm, highlighting the winter's limited sunlight and modest rainfall.
The data reflects a trend of increasing sun hours and precipitation from January through June, peaking in May, followed by a gradual decrease during the latter half of the year.
Overall, the city experiences a distinct seasonal transition, balancing increased warmth with variations in rainfall as the year progresses.

Sunny Weather

Period	Hirakata
Jan	3.0 hours/day
Feb	3.4 hours/day
Mar	4.7 hours/day
Apr	6.0 hours/day
May	6.5 hours/day
Jun	6.1 hours/day
Jul	4.0 hours/day
Aug	4.7 hours/day
Sep	3.8 hours/day
Oct	4.7 hours/day
Nov	4.8 hours/day
Dec	3.3 hours/day
Average	4.6 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Hirakata, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 04:44, while the latest sunrise is in January at 07:03.
The sunset times show a significant shift, with the earliest at 16:48 in December and the latest at 19:11 in June, resulting in dramatic variations in day length throughout the year.
December experiences the shortest day at just 9 hours and 51 minutes, compared to the longest day in June, which lasts 14 hours and 27 minutes.
Overall, these changes reflect the pronounced seasonal differences typical of temperate regions, with long summer days and short winter days.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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