Noshiro weather in April
In April, Noshiro sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 101 mm of precipitation across 13 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 13°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 24 min at the start of April to 13 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Noshiro's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Noshiro's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- 13 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:08 AM – 6:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.5
- out of 10
Noshiro is city in Akita prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 122/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2006
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 8°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical April day in Noshiro reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 7°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 5°C warmer than March and about 5°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg low (°C) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 3 | 9 | 4 |
| 4 | 9 | 4 |
| 5 | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | 4 |
| 7 | 9 | 4 |
| 8 | 10 | 5 |
| 9 | 10 | 5 |
| 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 10 | 5 |
| 12 | 10 | 5 |
| 13 | 11 | 5 |
| 14 | 11 | 5 |
| 15 | 11 | 6 |
| 16 | 11 | 6 |
| 17 | 11 | 6 |
| 18 | 11 | 6 |
| 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 21 | 12 | 7 |
| 22 | 12 | 7 |
| 23 | 12 | 7 |
| 24 | 13 | 7 |
| 25 | 13 | 7 |
| 26 | 13 | 7 |
| 27 | 13 | 8 |
| 28 | 13 | 8 |
| 29 | 14 | 8 |
| 30 | 14 | 8 |
How April really feels in Noshiro
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April 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.
April sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Noshiro weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 11th-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° / -1° | 102 | 20.8 | 21.2 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 3° / -1° | 85 | 16.8 | 16.4 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 6° / 1° | 101 | 15.9 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 11° / 6° | 101 | 13 | 1.1 | 13 | 2.5 |
| May | 16° / 11° | 111 | 12.3 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 20° / 16° | 109 | 11.4 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 24° / 20° | 199 | 14.6 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 26° / 22° | 214 | 15.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 23° / 18° | 173 | 13.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 17° / 13° | 155 | 14.3 | 0 | 10.9 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 11° / 7° | 146 | 18.3 | 2.8 | 9.8 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 5° / 2° | 136 | 21.8 | 14.7 | 9.2 | 0.2 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in April, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 49 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 47 | 53 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Noshiro gets around 101 mm of rain and snow over 13 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 44% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Snow chance (%) | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 15 |
| 2 | 45 | 13 |
| 3 | 45 | 12 |
| 4 | 45 | 11 |
| 5 | 45 | 10 |
| 6 | 45 | 9 |
| 7 | 45 | 8 |
| 8 | 44 | 7 |
| 9 | 44 | 6 |
| 10 | 44 | 5 |
| 11 | 44 | 5 |
| 12 | 44 | 4 |
| 13 | 44 | 3 |
| 14 | 44 | 3 |
| 15 | 44 | 3 |
| 16 | 44 | 2 |
| 17 | 44 | 2 |
| 18 | 44 | 2 |
| 19 | 44 | 2 |
| 20 | 44 | 1 |
| 21 | 44 | 1 |
| 22 | 43 | 1 |
| 23 | 43 | 1 |
| 24 | 43 | 1 |
| 25 | 43 | 1 |
| 26 | 43 | 1 |
| 27 | 43 | 1 |
| 28 | 43 | 1 |
| 29 | 43 | 1 |
| 30 | 42 | 0 |
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 100% 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 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in April
Winds average 13 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of April to 13 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 72 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:33 AM to 4:48 AM, and sunset from 5:56 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:33 | 5:31 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:26 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:49 | 4:48 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:33 | 5:56 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:31 | 5:57 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:29 | 5:59 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:28 | 6:00 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:26 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:24 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:23 | 6:03 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:21 | 6:04 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:19 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:18 | 6:06 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:16 | 6:07 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:15 | 6:08 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:10 | 6:11 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:08 | 6:12 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:07 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:05 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:04 | 6:15 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:02 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:01 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 4:59 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 13.4 | 4:58 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 13.4 | 4:56 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 13.4 | 4:55 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 4:53 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 13.5 | 4:52 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 13.6 | 4:51 | 6:24 |
| 29 | 13.6 | 4:49 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 13.6 | 4:48 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.58 kWh/m² to a high of 5.49 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 5.1 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 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 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | 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 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Noshiro
In April, Noshiro sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Noshiro sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is April a good time to visit Noshiro?
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 Noshiro.
What to pack for Noshiro in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Noshiro sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near 6°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Noshiro in April
The nearest coast averages about 10°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 16 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in March near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 1 to Oct 21 — about 3.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Bracing |
| Feb | 9 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 10 | Bracing |
| May | 13 | Bracing |
| Jun | 18 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Noshiro in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Noshiro peaks around August 19 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Noshiro 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 Noshiro is worst in April — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× the cleanest month (December, 8 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) | 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Noshiro?
Noshiro sits at 40.2°N, 140.0°E, 13 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Moritake, 13 km away.
Topography around Noshiro
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Noshiro.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Noshiro has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 42 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 519 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,616 m.
The land around Noshiro is covered by artificial surfaces (31%) and trees (27%) within 3 km, water (41%) and trees (37%) within 16 km, and trees (53%) and water (38%) 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 Noshiro (40.2084°, 140.0274°, elevation 13 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).