Gōtsuchō weather in November
In November, Gōtsuchō sees average daytime highs of 16°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 96 mm of precipitation across 11.4 wet days and about 10.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 14°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 36 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Gōtsuchō's 3rd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gōtsuchō's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 16°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- 11.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 06 min
- 6:52 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 18°C in the first days to 14°C by the end.
A typical November day in Gōtsuchō reaches about 16°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 12°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 5°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 |
| 2 | 18 | 13 |
| 3 | 18 | 13 |
| 4 | 18 | 12 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 |
| 7 | 18 | 12 |
| 8 | 17 | 12 |
| 9 | 17 | 12 |
| 10 | 17 | 12 |
| 11 | 17 | 11 |
| 12 | 17 | 11 |
| 13 | 16 | 11 |
| 14 | 16 | 11 |
| 15 | 16 | 11 |
| 16 | 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 16 | 10 |
| 18 | 15 | 10 |
| 19 | 15 | 10 |
| 20 | 15 | 10 |
| 21 | 15 | 10 |
| 22 | 15 | 9 |
| 23 | 14 | 9 |
| 24 | 14 | 9 |
| 25 | 14 | 9 |
| 26 | 14 | 9 |
| 27 | 14 | 9 |
| 28 | 14 | 8 |
| 29 | 13 | 8 |
| 30 | 13 | 8 |
How November really feels in Gōtsuchō
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Gōtsuchō weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 4° | 116 | 17.8 | 6 | 9.9 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 9° / 4° | 101 | 15.1 | 4.9 | 10.7 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 12° / 6° | 127 | 14.2 | 1.3 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 17° / 10° | 111 | 11.1 | 0 | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| May | 21° / 15° | 122 | 10.4 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 174 | 12.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 23° | 220 | 14.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 143 | 13.6 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 26° / 21° | 185 | 13.4 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 21° / 16° | 108 | 10.2 | 0 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
| Nov | 16° / 11° | 96 | 11.4 | 0 | 10.2 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 11° / 6° | 124 | 17.1 | 3 | 9.7 | 2.2 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 46 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 46 | 54 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 44 | 56 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Gōtsuchō gets around 96 mm of rain and snow over 11.4 wet days in November, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 39% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 0 |
| 2 | 34 | 0 |
| 3 | 34 | 0 |
| 4 | 35 | 0 |
| 5 | 35 | 0 |
| 6 | 35 | 0 |
| 7 | 35 | 0 |
| 8 | 36 | 0 |
| 9 | 36 | 0 |
| 10 | 37 | 0 |
| 11 | 37 | 0 |
| 12 | 38 | 0 |
| 13 | 39 | 0 |
| 14 | 39 | 0 |
| 15 | 39 | 0 |
| 16 | 39 | 0 |
| 17 | 40 | 0 |
| 18 | 40 | 0 |
| 19 | 40 | 0 |
| 20 | 40 | 0 |
| 21 | 40 | 0 |
| 22 | 41 | 0 |
| 23 | 41 | 0 |
| 24 | 41 | 0 |
| 25 | 42 | 1 |
| 26 | 43 | 1 |
| 27 | 43 | 1 |
| 28 | 44 | 1 |
| 29 | 45 | 2 |
| 30 | 46 | 2 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 15 | 5 |
| 2 | 82 | 14 | 4 |
| 3 | 82 | 14 | 4 |
| 4 | 83 | 13 | 4 |
| 5 | 84 | 12 | 4 |
| 6 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 7 | 85 | 11 | 4 |
| 8 | 86 | 10 | 4 |
| 9 | 87 | 10 | 3 |
| 10 | 87 | 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 12 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 13 | 88 | 9 | 3 |
| 14 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 90 | 8 | 2 |
| 16 | 91 | 7 | 2 |
| 17 | 92 | 6 | 2 |
| 18 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 22 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 23 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 25 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 14 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 36 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:38 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 5:11 PM to 4:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.6 | 6:38 | 5:11 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 6:39 | 5:11 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 6:40 | 5:10 |
| 4 | 10.5 | 6:41 | 5:09 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 6:42 | 5:08 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 6:43 | 5:07 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 6:44 | 5:06 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 6:45 | 5:06 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 6:46 | 5:05 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 6:47 | 5:04 |
| 11 | 10.3 | 6:48 | 5:03 |
| 12 | 10.2 | 6:49 | 5:03 |
| 13 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:02 |
| 14 | 10.2 | 6:50 | 5:01 |
| 15 | 10.2 | 6:51 | 5:01 |
| 16 | 10.1 | 6:52 | 5:00 |
| 17 | 10.1 | 6:53 | 5:00 |
| 18 | 10.1 | 6:54 | 4:59 |
| 19 | 10.1 | 6:55 | 4:59 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 6:56 | 4:58 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 6:57 | 4:58 |
| 22 | 10.0 | 6:58 | 4:58 |
| 23 | 10.0 | 6:59 | 4:57 |
| 24 | 9.9 | 7:00 | 4:57 |
| 25 | 9.9 | 7:01 | 4:57 |
| 26 | 9.9 | 7:02 | 4:56 |
| 27 | 9.9 | 7:03 | 4:56 |
| 28 | 9.9 | 7:04 | 4:56 |
| 29 | 9.9 | 7:05 | 4:56 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 7:05 | 4:55 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.54 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2 kWh/m² to a high of 5.67 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 2.54 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Gōtsuchō
In November, Gōtsuchō sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gōtsuchō sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is November a good time to visit Gōtsuchō?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Gōtsuchō for sightseeing.
What to pack for Gōtsuchō in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Gōtsuchō sees daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 11°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gōtsuchō in November
The nearest coast averages about 20°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 10 to Nov 17 — about 5.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 13 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Gōtsuchō in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gōtsuchō peaks around July 17 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Gōtsuchō in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gōtsuchō is worst in April — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 11 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) | 15 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Gōtsuchō?
Gōtsuchō sits at 35.0°N, 132.2°E, 31 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Hamada, 19 km away.
Topography around Gōtsuchō
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gōtsuchō.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gōtsuchō has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 460 m around an average of 65 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 616 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,327 m.
The land around Gōtsuchō is covered by trees (55%) and water (29%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and water (47%) within 16 km, and trees (61%) and water (34%) 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 Gōtsuchō (35.0086°, 132.2257°, elevation 31 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).