Hirara weather in February
In February, Hirara sees average daytime highs of 21°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 104 mm of rain across 12.3 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Hirara's 10th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hirara's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 21°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- 12.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 7:19 AM – 6:28 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.24 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.7
- out of 10
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 21°C through the month.
A typical February day in Hirara 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 17°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 1°C cooler than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 |
| 2 | 20 | 18 |
| 3 | 20 | 18 |
| 4 | 20 | 18 |
| 5 | 20 | 18 |
| 6 | 20 | 18 |
| 7 | 20 | 18 |
| 8 | 20 | 18 |
| 9 | 20 | 18 |
| 10 | 20 | 18 |
| 11 | 20 | 18 |
| 12 | 20 | 18 |
| 13 | 20 | 18 |
| 14 | 21 | 19 |
| 15 | 21 | 19 |
| 16 | 21 | 19 |
| 17 | 21 | 19 |
| 18 | 21 | 19 |
| 19 | 21 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 19 |
| 21 | 21 | 19 |
| 22 | 21 | 19 |
| 23 | 21 | 19 |
| 24 | 21 | 19 |
| 25 | 21 | 19 |
| 26 | 21 | 19 |
| 27 | 21 | 19 |
| 28 | 21 | 19 |
How February really feels in Hirara
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February 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.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Hirara weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 18° | 129 | 14.6 | 10.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 21° / 19° | 104 | 12.3 | 11.1 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 22° / 20° | 117 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 24° / 22° | 140 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 6.4 |
| May | 26° / 24° | 182 | 14.3 | 13.2 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 27° | 169 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 29° / 28° | 135 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 28° | 213 | 16.4 | 12.9 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 27° | 189 | 15.1 | 12.2 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 26° / 25° | 134 | 12.1 | 11.4 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 24° / 23° | 124 | 12.9 | 10.8 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 22° / 20° | 133 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 67%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 29 | 71 |
| 9 | 29 | 71 |
| 10 | 30 | 70 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 32 | 68 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 33 | 67 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Hirara gets around 104 mm of rain over 12.3 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 44% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 44 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 42 |
| 8 | 42 |
| 9 | 42 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 42 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 46 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 46 |
| 26 | 46 |
| 27 | 45 |
| 28 | 45 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 15% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 44 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 43 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 43 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| 5 | 43 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 42 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| 7 | 42 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 1 |
| 8 | 42 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 2 |
| 10 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 3 |
| 14 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 3 |
| 15 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 3 |
| 17 | 36 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
| 18 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 3 |
| 19 | 34 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 3 |
| 20 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 3 |
| 21 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 3 |
| 22 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 3 |
| 23 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 24 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 25 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 3 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 3 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 3 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 3 |
Wind in February
Winds average 28 km/h in February.
Across February, 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 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | breezy |
| 2 | 29 | breezy |
| 3 | 29 | breezy |
| 4 | 29 | breezy |
| 5 | 29 | breezy |
| 6 | 28 | breezy |
| 7 | 28 | breezy |
| 8 | 28 | breezy |
| 9 | 28 | 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 | 27 | breezy |
| 24 | 27 | breezy |
| 25 | 27 | breezy |
| 26 | 27 | breezy |
| 27 | 27 | breezy |
| 28 | 27 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of February to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:27 AM to 7:09 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:35 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 7:27 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 10.9 | 7:26 | 6:19 |
| 3 | 10.9 | 7:26 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 10.9 | 7:25 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 10.9 | 7:25 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 7:24 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 7:24 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 7:23 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 11.0 | 7:23 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 7:22 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 7:22 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 7:21 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 7:21 | 6:26 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 7:20 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 7:19 | 6:28 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 7:19 | 6:28 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 7:18 | 6:29 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 7:17 | 6:29 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 7:16 | 6:30 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 7:16 | 6:31 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:31 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:32 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:32 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 7:12 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 7:11 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 7:10 | 6:35 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 7:09 | 6:35 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 3.24 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.48 kWh/m² to a high of 6.38 kWh/m² in July across the year — February's 3.24 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.7 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Hirara
In February, Hirara sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Hirara sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is February a good time to visit Hirara?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Hirara for sightseeing.
What to pack for Hirara in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Hirara sees daytime highs around 21°C and nights near 19°C. Worth packing: rain gear and a windbreaker. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Hirara in February
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in February — 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 23°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) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 24 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Warm |
UV index in Hirara in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hirara peaks around June 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 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) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Hirara in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hirara is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (June, 7 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 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 7 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Hirara?
Hirara sits at 24.8°N, 125.3°E, 31 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Miyakojima, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Hirara
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Hirara.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Hirara has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 91 m around an average of 32 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 114 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 110 m.
The land around Hirara is covered by trees (31%), cropland (28%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, water (76%) within 16 km, and water (98%) 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 Hirara (24.8038°, 125.3022°, 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).