Kitsuki weather in September
In September, Kitsuki sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 177 mm of rain across 12.9 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 25°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of September to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kitsuki's 6th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kitsuki's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 177 mm
- 12.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:02 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Kitsuki is city in Ōita Prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 100/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2005
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 29°C in the first days to 25°C by the end.
A typical September day in Kitsuki reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 3°C cooler than August and about 5°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 28 | 24 |
| 9 | 28 | 24 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 27 | 23 |
| 16 | 27 | 22 |
| 17 | 27 | 22 |
| 18 | 27 | 22 |
| 19 | 27 | 22 |
| 20 | 27 | 22 |
| 21 | 26 | 22 |
| 22 | 26 | 21 |
| 23 | 26 | 21 |
| 24 | 26 | 21 |
| 25 | 26 | 21 |
| 26 | 26 | 21 |
| 27 | 25 | 21 |
| 28 | 25 | 20 |
| 29 | 25 | 20 |
| 30 | 25 | 20 |
How September really feels in Kitsuki
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 3 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kitsuki weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 3rd-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9° / 4° | 54 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 10 | 2.1 |
| Feb | 10° / 5° | 64 | 8.1 | 0.8 | 10.8 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 13° / 7° | 102 | 11 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 18° / 12° | 121 | 10.2 | 0 | 12.8 | 5.7 |
| May | 23° / 17° | 137 | 10.4 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 26° / 21° | 275 | 15.1 | 0 | 14.2 | 5.6 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 235 | 16.4 | 0 | 14 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 165 | 14.4 | 0 | 13.2 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 27° / 22° | 177 | 12.9 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 22° / 17° | 124 | 7.6 | 0 | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 17° / 12° | 71 | 7.3 | 0 | 10.3 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 12° / 7° | 55 | 6.4 | 0.1 | 9.8 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 53 |
| 2 | 47 | 53 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 46 | 54 |
| 7 | 47 | 53 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kitsuki gets around 177 mm of rain over 12.9 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 47 |
| 10 | 46 |
| 11 | 46 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 44 |
| 14 | 44 |
| 15 | 43 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 42 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 34 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 37% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 73% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Oppressive (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Miserable (%) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 57 | 17 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 57 | 16 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 57 | 14 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 57 | 13 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 55 | 12 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 53 | 11 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 52 | 10 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 52 | 9 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 50 | 8 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 48 | 8 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 32 | 46 | 7 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 44 | 7 |
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 42 | 6 |
| 14 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 40 | 6 |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 33 | 38 | 5 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 33 | 36 | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 4 |
| 18 | 2 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 4 |
| 19 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 30 | 3 |
| 20 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 3 |
| 21 | 2 | 12 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 32 | 22 | 2 |
| 24 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 2 |
| 25 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 2 |
| 26 | 4 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 2 |
| 27 | 4 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 1 |
| 28 | 4 | 20 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 1 |
| 29 | 5 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 14 | 1 |
| 30 | 5 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 13 | 1 |
Wind in September
Winds average 9 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of September to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 6:35 PM to 5:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:55 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:51 | 6:35 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:52 | 6:34 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:53 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:53 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:54 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:55 | 6:28 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:56 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:56 | 6:25 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:57 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:10 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:06 | 6:05 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:07 | 6:04 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:03 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 6:00 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:09 | 5:58 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:10 | 5:57 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:55 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:12 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.29 kWh/m² to a high of 5.46 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 4.17 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 26 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Kitsuki
In September, Kitsuki sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kitsuki sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Kitsuki's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Kitsuki?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Kitsuki for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kitsuki in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kitsuki sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kitsuki in September
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 km away) is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 14°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 5 to Nov 20 — about 5.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 14 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Kitsuki in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September 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 Kitsuki peaks around June 20 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (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 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Kitsuki in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kitsuki is worst in March — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× 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) | 17 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 27 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Kitsuki?
Kitsuki sits at 33.4°N, 131.6°E, 3 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Hiji, 10 km away.
Topography around Kitsuki
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kitsuki.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kitsuki has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m around an average of 32 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 620 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,799 m.
The land around Kitsuki is covered by trees (48%) within 3 km, trees (49%) and water (41%) within 16 km, and water (47%) and trees (45%) 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 Kitsuki (33.42°, 131.6184°, elevation 3 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).