Minamishimabara weather in July
In July, Minamishimabara sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 348 mm of rain across 18.5 wet days and about 13.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Minamishimabara's 11th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Minamishimabara's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 348 mm
- 18.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 hours
- 5:26 AM – 7:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical July day in Minamishimabara reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 2°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 29 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 31 | 25 |
| 18 | 31 | 25 |
| 19 | 31 | 25 |
| 20 | 31 | 25 |
| 21 | 31 | 25 |
| 22 | 31 | 25 |
| 23 | 32 | 25 |
| 24 | 32 | 25 |
| 25 | 32 | 25 |
| 26 | 32 | 25 |
| 27 | 32 | 25 |
| 28 | 32 | 25 |
| 29 | 32 | 25 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
| 31 | 32 | 26 |
How July really feels in Minamishimabara
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 27 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 July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Minamishimabara weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 5° | 70 | 7.7 | 10.1 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 12° / 5° | 88 | 9 | 10.8 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 15° / 8° | 134 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 20° / 12° | 151 | 10.9 | 12.8 | 6.1 |
| May | 24° / 16° | 182 | 11.1 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 27° / 21° | 429 | 17 | 14.1 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 348 | 18.5 | 13.9 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 179 | 14.5 | 13.2 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 203 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 24° / 17° | 112 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 18° / 12° | 102 | 8.4 | 10.3 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 13° / 7° | 81 | 7.6 | 9.9 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 69%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 21 | 79 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 29 | 71 |
| 16 | 30 | 70 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 33 | 67 |
| 19 | 35 | 65 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 43 | 57 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 47 | 53 |
| 29 | 49 | 51 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Minamishimabara gets around 348 mm of rain over 18.5 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 74% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 |
| 2 | 74 |
| 3 | 73 |
| 4 | 73 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 70 |
| 8 | 69 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 65 |
| 12 | 63 |
| 13 | 62 |
| 14 | 61 |
| 15 | 60 |
| 16 | 58 |
| 17 | 57 |
| 18 | 56 |
| 19 | 55 |
| 20 | 54 |
| 21 | 53 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 47 |
| 29 | 46 |
| 30 | 46 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| Miserable (%) | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 47 | 25 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 48 | 27 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 48 | 28 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 49 | 30 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 49 | 31 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 49 | 33 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 49 | 34 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 35 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 36 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 49 | 37 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 49 | 38 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 39 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 40 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 41 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 47 | 42 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 43 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 44 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 44 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 45 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 46 | 45 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 46 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 46 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 47 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 47 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 46 | 48 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 48 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 48 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 47 | 47 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 47 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 46 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 46 |
Wind in July
Winds average 9 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 06 min at the start of July to 13 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:18 AM to 5:36 AM, and sunset from 7:26 PM to 7:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.1 | 5:18 | 7:26 |
| 2 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:26 |
| 3 | 14.1 | 5:19 | 7:26 |
| 4 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 5 | 14.1 | 5:20 | 7:26 |
| 6 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:26 |
| 7 | 14.1 | 5:21 | 7:26 |
| 8 | 14.1 | 5:22 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 14.1 | 5:22 | 7:25 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:25 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:23 | 7:25 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:25 |
| 13 | 14.0 | 5:24 | 7:24 |
| 14 | 14.0 | 5:25 | 7:24 |
| 15 | 14.0 | 5:25 | 7:24 |
| 16 | 14.0 | 5:26 | 7:23 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:23 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:27 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 13.9 | 5:28 | 7:22 |
| 20 | 13.9 | 5:28 | 7:21 |
| 21 | 13.9 | 5:29 | 7:21 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:20 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:30 | 7:20 |
| 24 | 13.8 | 5:31 | 7:19 |
| 25 | 13.8 | 5:32 | 7:19 |
| 26 | 13.8 | 5:32 | 7:18 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:33 | 7:17 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:33 | 7:17 |
| 29 | 13.7 | 5:34 | 7:16 |
| 30 | 13.7 | 5:35 | 7:15 |
| 31 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:15 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.84 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.2 kWh/m² to a high of 5.28 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.84 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | 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 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Minamishimabara
In July, Minamishimabara sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Minamishimabara sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Minamishimabara's rainy season runs June–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Minamishimabara?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Minamishimabara.
What to pack for Minamishimabara in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Minamishimabara sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Minamishimabara in July
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in July — 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 27°C and coldest in February near 14°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 26 to Nov 19 — 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) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Cool |
| Feb | 14 | Bracing |
| Mar | 15 | Bracing |
| Apr | 17 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 20 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Minamishimabara in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Minamishimabara peaks around July 13 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 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 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | 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 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Minamishimabara in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Minamishimabara is worst in March — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (July, 13 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) | 18 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Minamishimabara?
Minamishimabara sits at 32.7°N, 130.3°E, 129 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Unzen, 11 km away.
Topography around Minamishimabara
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Minamishimabara.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Minamishimabara has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 418 m around an average of 129 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,450 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,717 m.
The land around Minamishimabara is covered by trees (70%) within 3 km, water (57%) and trees (32%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and water (40%) 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 Minamishimabara (32.6733°, 130.2675°, elevation 129 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).