Minami-Alps weather in April
In April, Minami-Alps sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 4°C, with 168 mm of precipitation across 14.1 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 16°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Minami-Alps's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Minami-Alps's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 4°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 168 mm
- 14.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:19 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.13 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 16°C by the end.
A typical April day in Minami-Alps reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 4°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 6°C warmer than March and about 5°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 9 | 13 | 2 |
| 10 | 13 | 3 |
| 11 | 13 | 3 |
| 12 | 13 | 3 |
| 13 | 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 14 | 4 |
| 16 | 14 | 4 |
| 17 | 14 | 4 |
| 18 | 14 | 4 |
| 19 | 15 | 5 |
| 20 | 15 | 5 |
| 21 | 15 | 5 |
| 22 | 15 | 5 |
| 23 | 15 | 5 |
| 24 | 15 | 5 |
| 25 | 16 | 6 |
| 26 | 16 | 6 |
| 27 | 16 | 6 |
| 28 | 16 | 6 |
| 29 | 16 | 6 |
| 30 | 17 | 7 |
How April really feels in Minami-Alps
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 5 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Minami-Alps weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3° / -6° | 80 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 4° / -6° | 93 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 8° / -2° | 166 | 14 | 7.2 | 11.7 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 14° / 4° | 168 | 14.1 | 1.7 | 12.9 | 3.6 |
| May | 18° / 9° | 175 | 14.8 | 0 | 13.9 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 21° / 14° | 243 | 18.9 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 269 | 21.3 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 19° | 192 | 20.9 | 0 | 13.3 | 5.0 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 270 | 18.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 17° / 9° | 246 | 15.6 | 0 | 11.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 12° / 3° | 121 | 10.9 | 0.3 | 10.1 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 6° / -2° | 80 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 9.6 | 0.6 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 49 | 51 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 48 | 52 |
| 9 | 48 | 52 |
| 10 | 47 | 53 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 43 | 57 |
| 19 | 43 | 57 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 42 | 58 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Minami-Alps gets around 168 mm of rain and snow over 14.1 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 47% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 |
| Snow chance (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 13 |
| 2 | 46 | 12 |
| 3 | 46 | 11 |
| 4 | 46 | 11 |
| 5 | 46 | 10 |
| 6 | 46 | 10 |
| 7 | 46 | 9 |
| 8 | 47 | 9 |
| 9 | 47 | 9 |
| 10 | 47 | 8 |
| 11 | 47 | 8 |
| 12 | 48 | 8 |
| 13 | 48 | 7 |
| 14 | 48 | 7 |
| 15 | 49 | 6 |
| 16 | 49 | 6 |
| 17 | 50 | 6 |
| 18 | 50 | 5 |
| 19 | 50 | 5 |
| 20 | 50 | 4 |
| 21 | 49 | 4 |
| 22 | 49 | 3 |
| 23 | 48 | 3 |
| 24 | 48 | 2 |
| 25 | 47 | 2 |
| 26 | 47 | 2 |
| 27 | 46 | 1 |
| 28 | 46 | 1 |
| 29 | 45 | 1 |
| 30 | 45 | 1 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
Wind in April
Winds average 6 km/h in April, the windiest month of the year.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:41 AM to 5:02 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:41 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:41 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:38 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:03 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:33 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:31 | 6:07 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:29 | 6:08 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:08 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 5:26 | 6:09 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:25 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:23 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:22 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:21 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:19 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:18 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:17 | 6:15 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:15 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:14 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:11 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:10 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:09 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:08 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 13.3 | 5:06 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 5:05 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 5:04 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:03 | 6:24 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:02 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.13 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.61 kWh/m² to a high of 5.39 kWh/m² in May across the year — April's 5.13 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is April a good time to visit Minami-Alps?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Minami-Alps.
What to pack for Minami-Alps in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Minami-Alps sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 4°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Minami-Alps in April
The nearest coast averages about 17°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 57 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 30 to Nov 23 — about 5.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Cool |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 21 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Minami-Alps in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Minami-Alps peaks around July 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 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) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Minami-Alps in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Minami-Alps is worst in April — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (December, 10 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 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Minami-Alps?
Minami-Alps sits at 35.6°N, 138.5°E, 298 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Minamiarupusu, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Minami-Alps
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Minami-Alps.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Minami-Alps has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 442 m around an average of 329 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,479 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,735 m.
The land around Minami-Alps is covered by artificial surfaces (47%) and cropland (23%) within 3 km, trees (66%) within 16 km, and trees (84%) 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 Minami-Alps (35.616°, 138.4634°, elevation 298 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. 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).