Amakusa weather in July
In July, Amakusa sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 366 mm of rain across 19.1 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Amakusa's 11th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Amakusa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 366 mm
- 19.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:27 AM – 7:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical July day in Amakusa reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 2°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 31 | 25 |
| 18 | 31 | 25 |
| 19 | 31 | 25 |
| 20 | 31 | 25 |
| 21 | 31 | 25 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 25 |
| 26 | 32 | 25 |
| 27 | 32 | 26 |
| 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 29 | 32 | 26 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
| 31 | 32 | 26 |
How July really feels in Amakusa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 29 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Amakusa weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 5° | 69 | 8.4 | 10.1 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 13° / 6° | 87 | 9.1 | 10.8 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 16° / 9° | 131 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 21° / 13° | 152 | 11 | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| May | 25° / 17° | 181 | 11.1 | 13.6 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 27° / 21° | 445 | 17.4 | 14.1 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 31° / 25° | 366 | 19.1 | 13.9 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 183 | 15.5 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 197 | 12.8 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 25° / 17° | 104 | 8.1 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 19° / 12° | 101 | 8.4 | 10.3 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 14° / 7° | 81 | 7.4 | 9.9 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 20 | 80 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 29 | 71 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
| 31 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Amakusa gets around 366 mm of rain over 19.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 61% and peaks near 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 74 |
| 6 | 73 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 67 |
| 11 | 66 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 63 |
| 14 | 61 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 59 |
| 17 | 58 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 56 |
| 20 | 55 |
| 21 | 55 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 54 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 51 |
| 28 | 51 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
| 31 | 49 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the miserable band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 |
| Miserable (%) | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 46 | 31 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 46 | 33 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 46 | 35 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 46 | 37 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 46 | 39 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 46 | 40 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 45 | 42 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 43 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 45 | 44 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 45 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 44 | 47 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 48 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 49 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 50 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 51 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 41 | 52 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 53 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 54 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 54 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 55 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 55 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 55 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 56 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 57 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 57 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 56 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 55 |
Wind in July
Winds average 10 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:19 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 7:26 PM to 7:14 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:26 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:26 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:26 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:26 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:22 | 7:25 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:25 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:25 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:25 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:24 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 5:25 | 7:24 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 5:26 | 7:24 |
| 15 | 14.0 | 5:26 | 7:23 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:27 | 7:23 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:27 | 7:23 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:28 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:28 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:29 | 7:21 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:30 | 7:21 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:20 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:31 | 7:20 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:32 | 7:19 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:32 | 7:19 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:33 | 7:18 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:34 | 7:17 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:34 | 7:17 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:35 | 7:16 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:15 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:36 | 7:14 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.89 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.23 kWh/m² to a high of 5.26 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.89 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Amakusa
In July, Amakusa sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Amakusa sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Amakusa's rainy season runs June–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Amakusa?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Amakusa.
What to pack for Amakusa in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Amakusa sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Amakusa in July
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 24 to Nov 24 — about 6.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Bracing |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 24 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 21 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Amakusa in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Amakusa peaks around July 13 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Amakusa in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Amakusa is worst in March — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (July, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Amakusa?
Amakusa sits at 32.5°N, 130.2°E, 6 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Hondomachi-hondo, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Amakusa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Amakusa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Amakusa has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 310 m around an average of 40 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 664 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,724 m.
The land around Amakusa is covered by trees (52%), artificial surfaces (22%) and water (20%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (40%) within 16 km, and water (48%) and trees (42%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Amakusa (32.4586°, 130.1931°, elevation 6 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).