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Global Urban Sunshine Hours
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Documents the average annual sunshine hours for cities around the globe. This collection of data provides valuable information about the amount of sunlight received in different urban locations. It is significant for various fields such as climate research, planning for solar energy, tourism, and agriculture.
Columns
- Country: The country where the city is located.
- City: The name of the city.
- Jan: Average sunshine hours in January.
- Feb: Average sunshine hours in February.
- Mar: Average sunshine hours in March.
- Apr: Average sunshine hours in April.
- May: Average sunshine hours in May.
- Jun: Average sunshine hours in June.
- Jul: Average sunshine hours in July.
- Aug: Average sunshine hours in August.
- Sep: Average sunshine hours in September.
- Oct: Average sunshine hours in October.
- Nov: Average sunshine hours in November.
- Dec: Average sunshine hours in December.
- Year: Total average annual sunshine hours.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file (
Sunshine hours for cities in the world.csv) with a size of approximately 38.03 kB. It is structured with 392 records and 15 columns, covering 391 unique cities across 141 countries.Usage
Ideal applications for this dataset include:
- Climate Research: Analysing climate patterns and variations in solar radiation across different regions.
- Solar Energy Planning: Identifying optimal locations for solar power installations based on sunlight availability.
- Tourism Industry: Highlighting sunny destinations for travel and marketing purposes.
- Agriculture: Assisting in crop selection and planning agricultural activities that are dependent on sunlight.
- Urban Planning: Informing decisions related to city design, green spaces, and building orientation.
Coverage
- Geographic: The dataset has global coverage, including data for 392 cities in 141 countries. The United States and China are among the most represented countries.
- Time Range: The data represents monthly and annual averages, though the specific years of data collection are not specified.
- Demographic: No demographic data is included; the focus is on geographical locations (cities).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Climate Scientists: To study long-term weather patterns and the effects of climate change.
- Renewable Energy Analysts: To assess the viability of solar energy projects in various locations.
- Travel Agencies and Tourism Boards: To promote destinations based on favourable weather conditions.
- Agricultural Planners: To optimise crop yields by understanding sunlight exposure.
- Data Analysts: For projects related to environmental data, travel, and geographical analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Urban Sunshine Hours
- Worldwide City Sunlight Averages
- Annual Sunshine Data for World Cities
- Urban Solar Radiation Index
- City-Level Sunshine Metrics
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Original Data Source: Global Urban Sunshine Hours
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