Gushikawa weather in December
In December, Gushikawa sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 113 mm of rain across 11.2 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Gushikawa's 8th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gushikawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 113 mm
- 11.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 7:14 AM – 5:35 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.39 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical December day in Gushikawa reaches about 21°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 21 |
| 2 | 22 | 20 |
| 3 | 22 | 20 |
| 4 | 22 | 20 |
| 5 | 22 | 20 |
| 6 | 22 | 20 |
| 7 | 22 | 20 |
| 8 | 21 | 20 |
| 9 | 21 | 20 |
| 10 | 21 | 20 |
| 11 | 21 | 19 |
| 12 | 21 | 19 |
| 13 | 21 | 19 |
| 14 | 21 | 19 |
| 15 | 21 | 19 |
| 16 | 21 | 19 |
| 17 | 21 | 19 |
| 18 | 21 | 19 |
| 19 | 21 | 19 |
| 20 | 20 | 19 |
| 21 | 20 | 19 |
| 22 | 20 | 18 |
| 23 | 20 | 18 |
| 24 | 20 | 18 |
| 25 | 20 | 18 |
| 26 | 20 | 18 |
| 27 | 20 | 18 |
| 28 | 20 | 18 |
| 29 | 20 | 18 |
| 30 | 20 | 18 |
| 31 | 20 | 18 |
How December really feels in Gushikawa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Gushikawa weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 17° | 103 | 11.7 | 10.5 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 19° / 17° | 96 | 11.4 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 20° / 18° | 128 | 12.7 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 22° / 20° | 150 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 6.1 |
| May | 24° / 23° | 207 | 13.8 | 13.3 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 26° | 218 | 15.8 | 13.6 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 126 | 11.4 | 13.5 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 178 | 14.8 | 12.9 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 199 | 14.2 | 12.2 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 26° / 25° | 141 | 11.6 | 11.4 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 24° / 22° | 101 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 21° / 19° | 113 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 40 | 60 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 39 | 61 |
| 21 | 39 | 61 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 39 | 61 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Gushikawa gets around 113 mm of rain over 11.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 36 |
| 11 | 36 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 37 |
| 21 | 37 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 36 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 43% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 11% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Muggy (%) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Oppressive (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 3 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 3 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 3 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 3 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
| 6 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 3 |
| 7 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| 8 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 12 | 2 |
| 9 | 36 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 10 | 37 | 30 | 21 | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | 37 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 38 | 31 | 20 | 10 | 1 |
| 13 | 39 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| 14 | 40 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 40 | 31 | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| 16 | 41 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 17 | 42 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 18 | 43 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| 19 | 44 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| 20 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| 21 | 48 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| 22 | 49 | 27 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| 23 | 51 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| 24 | 52 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| 25 | 54 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 26 | 55 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 27 | 56 | 24 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| 28 | 57 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 29 | 57 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 | 58 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 58 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 28 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 27 km/h on the calmest days to 29 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | breezy |
| 2 | 29 | breezy |
| 3 | 29 | breezy |
| 4 | 29 | breezy |
| 5 | 29 | breezy |
| 6 | 29 | breezy |
| 7 | 29 | breezy |
| 8 | 29 | breezy |
| 9 | 29 | breezy |
| 10 | 28 | breezy |
| 11 | 28 | breezy |
| 12 | 28 | breezy |
| 13 | 28 | breezy |
| 14 | 28 | breezy |
| 15 | 28 | breezy |
| 16 | 28 | breezy |
| 17 | 28 | breezy |
| 18 | 28 | breezy |
| 19 | 28 | breezy |
| 20 | 28 | breezy |
| 21 | 28 | breezy |
| 22 | 28 | breezy |
| 23 | 28 | breezy |
| 24 | 28 | breezy |
| 25 | 27 | breezy |
| 26 | 27 | breezy |
| 27 | 27 | breezy |
| 28 | 27 | breezy |
| 29 | 27 | breezy |
| 30 | 27 | breezy |
| 31 | 27 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:04 AM to 7:21 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 5:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 7:04 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 7:05 | 5:32 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7:06 | 5:32 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:06 | 5:32 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 7:07 | 5:33 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 7:08 | 5:33 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 7:08 | 5:33 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 7:09 | 5:33 |
| 9 | 10.4 | 7:10 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 7:10 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 7:11 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 7:12 | 5:34 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 7:12 | 5:34 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 7:13 | 5:35 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 7:13 | 5:35 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 7:14 | 5:35 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 7:15 | 5:36 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 7:15 | 5:36 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 7:16 | 5:37 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 7:16 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:17 | 5:37 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 7:17 | 5:38 |
| 23 | 10.3 | 7:18 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 7:18 | 5:39 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 7:18 | 5:39 |
| 26 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:40 |
| 27 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:40 |
| 28 | 10.4 | 7:20 | 5:41 |
| 29 | 10.4 | 7:20 | 5:42 |
| 30 | 10.4 | 7:20 | 5:42 |
| 31 | 10.4 | 7:21 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.39 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.39 kWh/m² to a high of 6.42 kWh/m² in July across the year — December's 2.39 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 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 | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Gushikawa
In December, Gushikawa sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Gushikawa sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Gushikawa?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Gushikawa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Gushikawa in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Gushikawa sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 19°C. Pack a windbreaker. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Gushikawa in December
The nearest coast averages about 24°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 22 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Refreshing |
UV index in Gushikawa in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gushikawa peaks around July 11 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 5 (high).
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) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Gushikawa in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gushikawa is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (July, 8 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) | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Gushikawa?
Gushikawa sits at 26.4°N, 127.9°E, 61 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Uruma, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Gushikawa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gushikawa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gushikawa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 106 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 358 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 491 m.
The land around Gushikawa is covered by artificial surfaces (37%), water (30%) and trees (26%) within 3 km, water (61%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and water (91%) 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 Gushikawa (26.3594°, 127.8674°, elevation 61 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).