Kaseda-shirakame weather in August
In August, Kaseda-shirakame sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 164 mm of rain across 15.3 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in August, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Kaseda-shirakame's 5th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kaseda-shirakame's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 164 mm
- 15.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:48 AM – 6:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical August day in Kaseda-shirakame reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C warmer than July and about 2°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 |
| 2 | 30 | 26 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 26 |
| 13 | 30 | 26 |
| 14 | 30 | 26 |
| 15 | 30 | 26 |
| 16 | 30 | 26 |
| 17 | 30 | 26 |
| 18 | 30 | 26 |
| 19 | 30 | 26 |
| 20 | 30 | 26 |
| 21 | 30 | 26 |
| 22 | 30 | 26 |
| 23 | 30 | 26 |
| 24 | 30 | 26 |
| 25 | 30 | 26 |
| 26 | 30 | 26 |
| 27 | 30 | 26 |
| 28 | 30 | 26 |
| 29 | 30 | 26 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How August really feels in Kaseda-shirakame
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kaseda-shirakame weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12° / 8° | 104 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 13° / 8° | 117 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 16° / 11° | 170 | 13.6 | 11.8 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 19° / 14° | 189 | 12.1 | 12.7 | 5.8 |
| May | 23° / 18° | 207 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 26° / 22° | 499 | 19.3 | 14 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 307 | 17.5 | 13.8 | 4.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 164 | 15.3 | 13.1 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 24° | 206 | 13.4 | 12.2 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 24° / 19° | 113 | 9 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 19° / 15° | 127 | 9.5 | 10.4 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 14° / 10° | 102 | 10.5 | 10 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 48 | 52 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 49 | 51 |
| 20 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Kaseda-shirakame gets around 164 mm of rain over 15.3 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 50% and peaks near 53% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 44 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 44 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 6 | 45 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 48 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 52 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 53 |
| 19 | 53 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 53 |
| 22 | 53 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 52 |
| 25 | 52 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 52 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 52 |
| 30 | 52 |
| 31 | 52 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the miserable band about 64% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 |
| Miserable (%) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 41 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 72 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 72 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 72 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 72 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 71 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 71 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 70 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 69 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 67 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 66 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 65 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 63 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 62 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 60 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 59 |
| 24 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 55 |
| 25 | 1 | 6 | 40 | 53 |
| 26 | 1 | 6 | 41 | 52 |
| 27 | 1 | 7 | 43 | 50 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 48 |
| 29 | 1 | 8 | 45 | 45 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 47 | 43 |
| 31 | 1 | 10 | 48 | 41 |
Wind in August
Winds average 12 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:38 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 7:11 PM to 6:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.5 | 5:38 | 7:11 |
| 2 | 13.5 | 5:39 | 7:10 |
| 3 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:10 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:09 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:08 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:42 | 7:07 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 5:42 | 7:06 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:05 |
| 9 | 13.3 | 5:44 | 7:04 |
| 10 | 13.3 | 5:44 | 7:04 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:03 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:02 |
| 13 | 13.2 | 5:46 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 5:47 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 6:57 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:49 | 6:56 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:49 | 6:55 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:53 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:53 | 6:50 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:46 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 5:55 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 5:57 | 6:41 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 5:58 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.14 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.34 kWh/m² to a high of 5.14 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 5.14 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Level | 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kaseda-shirakame
In August, Kaseda-shirakame sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kaseda-shirakame sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Kaseda-shirakame's rainy season runs June–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Kaseda-shirakame?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Kaseda-shirakame for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kaseda-shirakame in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Kaseda-shirakame sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kaseda-shirakame in August
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 26 to Dec 26 — about 8.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 19 | Cool |
| Apr | 19 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 21 | Refreshing |
UV index in Kaseda-shirakame in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kaseda-shirakame peaks around July 10 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 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 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Kaseda-shirakame in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kaseda-shirakame is worst in April — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (October, 12 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 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 19 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Kaseda-shirakame?
Kaseda-shirakame sits at 31.4°N, 130.3°E, 22 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Minamisatsuma, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Kaseda-shirakame
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kaseda-shirakame.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kaseda-shirakame has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 194 m around an average of 35 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 611 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,644 m.
The land around Kaseda-shirakame is covered by trees (59%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, trees (62%) and water (26%) within 16 km, and water (66%) and trees (29%) 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 Kaseda-shirakame (31.4167°, 130.3167°, elevation 22 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).