Minamisatsuma weather in November
In November, Minamisatsuma sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 127 mm of rain across 9.5 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 17°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Minamisatsuma's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Minamisatsuma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 6:53 AM – 5:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 21°C in the first days to 17°C by the end.
A typical November day in Minamisatsuma reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 5°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 17 |
| 2 | 21 | 17 |
| 3 | 21 | 17 |
| 4 | 21 | 17 |
| 5 | 21 | 16 |
| 6 | 21 | 16 |
| 7 | 21 | 16 |
| 8 | 21 | 16 |
| 9 | 20 | 16 |
| 10 | 20 | 16 |
| 11 | 20 | 15 |
| 12 | 20 | 15 |
| 13 | 20 | 15 |
| 14 | 19 | 15 |
| 15 | 19 | 15 |
| 16 | 19 | 15 |
| 17 | 19 | 14 |
| 18 | 19 | 14 |
| 19 | 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 18 | 14 |
| 21 | 18 | 14 |
| 22 | 18 | 14 |
| 23 | 18 | 13 |
| 24 | 18 | 13 |
| 25 | 18 | 13 |
| 26 | 17 | 13 |
| 27 | 17 | 13 |
| 28 | 17 | 13 |
| 29 | 17 | 12 |
| 30 | 17 | 12 |
How November really feels in Minamisatsuma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November 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.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Minamisatsuma weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 8th-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 November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 55 | 45 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 55 | 45 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 54 | 46 |
| 29 | 54 | 46 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Minamisatsuma gets around 127 mm of rain over 9.5 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 29 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 31 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 33 |
| 25 | 33 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 34 |
| 30 | 34 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 64% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 5% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 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 (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 27 | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | 46 | 27 | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 47 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 4 | 48 | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 5 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 50 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | 51 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | 52 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 55 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | 56 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | 58 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| 12 | 59 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| 13 | 61 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | 63 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | 64 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 66 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 68 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | 70 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 70 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 72 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 73 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 76 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 76 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | 78 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 79 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 15 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of November to 10 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:40 AM to 7:05 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 5:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 6:40 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 6:41 | 5:24 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 6:42 | 5:23 |
| 4 | 10.7 | 6:43 | 5:23 |
| 5 | 10.6 | 6:43 | 5:22 |
| 6 | 10.6 | 6:44 | 5:21 |
| 7 | 10.6 | 6:45 | 5:20 |
| 8 | 10.6 | 6:46 | 5:20 |
| 9 | 10.5 | 6:47 | 5:19 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 6:48 | 5:19 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 6:49 | 5:18 |
| 12 | 10.5 | 6:49 | 5:17 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 6:50 | 5:17 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 6:51 | 5:16 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 6:52 | 5:16 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 6:53 | 5:15 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 6:54 | 5:15 |
| 18 | 10.3 | 6:55 | 5:15 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 6:55 | 5:14 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 6:56 | 5:14 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 6:57 | 5:14 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 6:58 | 5:13 |
| 23 | 10.2 | 6:59 | 5:13 |
| 24 | 10.2 | 7:00 | 5:13 |
| 25 | 10.2 | 7:01 | 5:12 |
| 26 | 10.2 | 7:01 | 5:12 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 7:02 | 5:12 |
| 28 | 10.1 | 7:03 | 5:12 |
| 29 | 10.1 | 7:04 | 5:12 |
| 30 | 10.1 | 7:05 | 5:12 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.84 kWh/m².
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 — November's 2.84 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Minamisatsuma
In November, Minamisatsuma sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Minamisatsuma sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Minamisatsuma's rainy season runs June–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Minamisatsuma?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Minamisatsuma for sightseeing.
What to pack for Minamisatsuma in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Minamisatsuma sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 15°C. Worth packing: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Minamisatsuma in November
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 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 Minamisatsuma in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Minamisatsuma peaks around June 23 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 4 (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) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 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 | Extreme |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Minamisatsuma in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Minamisatsuma 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 Minamisatsuma?
Minamisatsuma sits at 31.4°N, 130.3°E, 272 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Kaseda-shirakame, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Minamisatsuma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Minamisatsuma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Minamisatsuma has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 500 m around an average of 140 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 1,382 m.
The land around Minamisatsuma is covered by trees (94%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and water (35%) within 16 km, and water (69%) and trees (27%) 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 Minamisatsuma (31.39°, 130.2834°, elevation 272 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).