Miyakonojō weather in July
In July, Miyakonojō sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 280 mm of rain across 20.2 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 31°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 14 hours at the start of July to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Miyakonojō's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Miyakonojō's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 280 mm
- 20.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 54 min
- 5:25 AM – 7:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.93 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Miyakonojō is city in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 247/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2006
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 28°C in the first days to 31°C by the end.
A typical July day in Miyakonojō reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and about 1°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 28 | 22 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 29 | 23 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 23 |
| 12 | 29 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 23 |
| 15 | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | 30 | 23 |
| 17 | 30 | 23 |
| 18 | 30 | 23 |
| 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 20 | 30 | 24 |
| 21 | 30 | 24 |
| 22 | 30 | 24 |
| 23 | 30 | 24 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 31 | 24 |
| 31 | 31 | 24 |
How July really feels in Miyakonojō
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 24 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.
Miyakonojō 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° / 2° | 81 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 12° / 3° | 100 | 8.5 | 10.8 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 16° / 6° | 159 | 12.8 | 11.8 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 20° / 10° | 182 | 12 | 12.8 | 5.9 |
| May | 24° / 15° | 207 | 12.3 | 13.6 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 19° | 460 | 20.7 | 14 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 280 | 20.2 | 13.9 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 199 | 19.8 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 233 | 16.4 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 24° / 15° | 137 | 10.3 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 18° / 9° | 108 | 8.6 | 10.4 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 13° / 4° | 81 | 6.6 | 10 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 84 |
| 2 | 16 | 84 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 20 | 80 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 35 | 65 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Miyakonojō gets around 280 mm of rain over 20.2 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 66% and peaks near 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 75 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 71 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 68 |
| 11 | 67 |
| 12 | 66 |
| 13 | 66 |
| 14 | 65 |
| 15 | 64 |
| 16 | 64 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 62 |
| 20 | 62 |
| 21 | 62 |
| 22 | 62 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 62 |
| 29 | 62 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 63 |
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 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 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 |
| Muggy (%) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 24 | 62 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 23 | 63 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 22 | 64 | 10 |
| 4 | 3 | 21 | 65 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 | 20 | 66 | 11 |
| 6 | 2 | 20 | 66 | 12 |
| 7 | 1 | 19 | 67 | 13 |
| 8 | 1 | 18 | 67 | 14 |
| 9 | 1 | 18 | 67 | 14 |
| 10 | 0 | 17 | 68 | 15 |
| 11 | 0 | 16 | 69 | 15 |
| 12 | 0 | 15 | 69 | 16 |
| 13 | 0 | 15 | 69 | 16 |
| 14 | 0 | 14 | 70 | 16 |
| 15 | 0 | 13 | 70 | 17 |
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 71 | 17 |
| 17 | 0 | 11 | 72 | 17 |
| 18 | 0 | 11 | 72 | 17 |
| 19 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 18 |
| 20 | 0 | 9 | 73 | 18 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 74 | 18 |
| 22 | 0 | 8 | 73 | 19 |
| 23 | 0 | 7 | 74 | 19 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 74 | 20 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 74 | 20 |
| 26 | 0 | 5 | 75 | 20 |
| 27 | 0 | 5 | 74 | 21 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 21 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 21 |
| 30 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 21 |
| 31 | 0 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
Wind in July
Winds average 8 km/h in July.
Across July, 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | 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 hours at the start of July to 13 h 36 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 5:34 AM, and sunset from 7:21 PM to 7:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:18 | 5:18 | 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 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.0 | 5:18 | 7:21 |
| 2 | 14.0 | 5:18 | 7:21 |
| 3 | 14.0 | 5:18 | 7:20 |
| 4 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:20 |
| 5 | 14.0 | 5:19 | 7:20 |
| 6 | 14.0 | 5:20 | 7:20 |
| 7 | 14.0 | 5:20 | 7:20 |
| 8 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:20 |
| 9 | 14.0 | 5:21 | 7:20 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:20 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 5:22 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:19 |
| 13 | 13.9 | 5:23 | 7:19 |
| 14 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:19 |
| 15 | 13.9 | 5:24 | 7:18 |
| 16 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:18 |
| 17 | 13.9 | 5:25 | 7:18 |
| 18 | 13.9 | 5:26 | 7:17 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:17 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 5:27 | 7:16 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:16 |
| 22 | 13.8 | 5:28 | 7:15 |
| 23 | 13.8 | 5:29 | 7:15 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:14 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:30 | 7:14 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:31 | 7:13 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:12 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:32 | 7:12 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:11 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 5:33 | 7:10 |
| 31 | 13.6 | 5:34 | 7:10 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.93 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.68 kWh/m² to a high of 5.06 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.93 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Miyakonojō
In July, Miyakonojō sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Miyakonojō sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Miyakonojō's rainy season runs May–July, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Miyakonojō?
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 Miyakonojō.
What to pack for Miyakonojō in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Miyakonojō sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Miyakonojō in July
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 40 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 14 to Jan 4 — about 8.7 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 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 19 | Cool |
| Apr | 20 | Refreshing |
| May | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 21 | Refreshing |
UV index in Miyakonojō in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Miyakonojō peaks around June 22 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 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 | 10 | 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 | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Miyakonojō 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 Miyakonojō is worst in April — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (July, 11 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 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Miyakonojō?
Miyakonojō sits at 31.7°N, 131.1°E, 148 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Mochibaru, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Miyakonojō
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Miyakonojō.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Miyakonojō has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 41 m around an average of 151 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 828 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,679 m.
The land around Miyakonojō is covered by artificial surfaces (66%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and cropland (20%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) and water (34%) 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 Miyakonojō (31.7333°, 131.0667°, elevation 148 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).