Kamogawa weather in December
In December, Kamogawa sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 103 mm of rain across 11 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 15°C in the first days to 12°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kamogawa's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kamogawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- 11 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 6:46 AM – 4:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 25 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 15°C in the first days to 12°C by the end.
A typical December day in Kamogawa reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 17°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 12 |
| 2 | 15 | 11 |
| 3 | 15 | 11 |
| 4 | 15 | 11 |
| 5 | 15 | 11 |
| 6 | 15 | 11 |
| 7 | 14 | 11 |
| 8 | 14 | 10 |
| 9 | 14 | 10 |
| 10 | 14 | 10 |
| 11 | 14 | 10 |
| 12 | 14 | 10 |
| 13 | 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 13 | 10 |
| 15 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 | 13 | 9 |
| 17 | 13 | 9 |
| 18 | 13 | 9 |
| 19 | 13 | 9 |
| 20 | 13 | 9 |
| 21 | 13 | 9 |
| 22 | 12 | 9 |
| 23 | 12 | 8 |
| 24 | 12 | 8 |
| 25 | 12 | 8 |
| 26 | 12 | 8 |
| 27 | 12 | 8 |
| 28 | 12 | 8 |
| 29 | 12 | 8 |
| 30 | 12 | 8 |
| 31 | 12 | 8 |
Kamogawa weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 7° | 104 | 10 | 9.9 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 11° / 7° | 104 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 13° / 9° | 176 | 14.9 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 16° / 13° | 143 | 12.1 | 12.9 | 4.8 |
| May | 19° / 17° | 158 | 11.5 | 13.8 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 22° / 20° | 220 | 13.7 | 14.3 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 25° / 23° | 149 | 11.5 | 14.1 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 26° / 25° | 103 | 9.5 | 13.3 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 23° | 211 | 14.6 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 21° / 18° | 253 | 14.5 | 11.1 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 17° / 14° | 160 | 13.4 | 10.2 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 13° / 9° | 103 | 11 | 9.7 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kamogawa gets around 103 mm of rain over 11 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 35% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 41 |
| 6 | 41 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 39 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 35 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 32 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 29 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 29 |
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 97% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | 91 | 7 | 2 |
| 3 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | 95 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 25 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 24 km/h on the calmest days to 25 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | breezy |
| 2 | 24 | breezy |
| 3 | 24 | breezy |
| 4 | 24 | breezy |
| 5 | 24 | breezy |
| 6 | 24 | breezy |
| 7 | 24 | breezy |
| 8 | 25 | breezy |
| 9 | 25 | breezy |
| 10 | 25 | breezy |
| 11 | 25 | breezy |
| 12 | 25 | breezy |
| 13 | 25 | breezy |
| 14 | 25 | breezy |
| 15 | 25 | breezy |
| 16 | 25 | breezy |
| 17 | 25 | breezy |
| 18 | 25 | breezy |
| 19 | 25 | breezy |
| 20 | 25 | breezy |
| 21 | 25 | breezy |
| 22 | 25 | breezy |
| 23 | 25 | breezy |
| 24 | 25 | breezy |
| 25 | 25 | breezy |
| 26 | 25 | breezy |
| 27 | 25 | breezy |
| 28 | 25 | breezy |
| 29 | 25 | breezy |
| 30 | 25 | breezy |
| 31 | 25 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 48 min at the start of December to 9 h 42 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 6:35 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 4:24 PM to 4:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.8 | 6:35 | 4:24 |
| 2 | 9.8 | 6:36 | 4:24 |
| 3 | 9.8 | 6:37 | 4:23 |
| 4 | 9.8 | 6:38 | 4:23 |
| 5 | 9.8 | 6:38 | 4:23 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 6:39 | 4:23 |
| 7 | 9.7 | 6:40 | 4:24 |
| 8 | 9.7 | 6:41 | 4:24 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 6:42 | 4:24 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 6:42 | 4:24 |
| 11 | 9.7 | 6:43 | 4:24 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 6:44 | 4:24 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 6:44 | 4:24 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 6:45 | 4:25 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 6:46 | 4:25 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 6:46 | 4:25 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 6:47 | 4:26 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 6:47 | 4:26 |
| 19 | 9.6 | 6:48 | 4:26 |
| 20 | 9.6 | 6:49 | 4:27 |
| 21 | 9.6 | 6:49 | 4:27 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 6:50 | 4:28 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 6:50 | 4:28 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 6:50 | 4:29 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 6:51 | 4:29 |
| 26 | 9.6 | 6:51 | 4:30 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 6:52 | 4:30 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 6:52 | 4:31 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 6:52 | 4:31 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 6:52 | 4:32 |
| 31 | 9.7 | 6:53 | 4:33 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.29 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.29 kWh/m² to a high of 5.49 kWh/m² in August across the year — December's 2.29 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 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 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | 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 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kamogawa
In December, Kamogawa sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kamogawa sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is December a good time to visit Kamogawa?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kamogawa.
What to pack for Kamogawa in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kamogawa sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 9°C. Worth packing: a warm layer, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kamogawa in December
The nearest coast averages about 19°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 26°C and coldest in February near 16°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 26 to Dec 3 — about 6.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Cool |
| Feb | 16 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 21 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 19 | Cool |
UV index in Kamogawa in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kamogawa peaks around August 10 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 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) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Kamogawa 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 Kamogawa is worst in April — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (September, 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) | 14 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Kamogawa?
Kamogawa sits at 35.1°N, 140.1°E, 20 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Minamibōsō, 17 km away.
Topography around Kamogawa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kamogawa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kamogawa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 242 m around an average of 27 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 404 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 728 m.
The land around Kamogawa is covered by water (41%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, trees (50%) and water (43%) within 16 km, and water (62%) 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 Kamogawa (35.0969°, 140.1003°, elevation 20 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).