Shimotsuke weather in October
In October, Shimotsuke sees average daytime highs of 20°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 206 mm of rain across 14.8 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 18°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Shimotsuke's 7th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shimotsuke's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 20°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 206 mm
- 14.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 5:54 AM – 4:57 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.91 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Shimotsuke is city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 808/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2006
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 18°C by the end.
A typical October day in Shimotsuke reaches about 20°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 5°C cooler than September and about 5°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 16 |
| 2 | 23 | 16 |
| 3 | 22 | 15 |
| 4 | 22 | 15 |
| 5 | 22 | 15 |
| 6 | 22 | 15 |
| 7 | 22 | 15 |
| 8 | 22 | 15 |
| 9 | 21 | 14 |
| 10 | 21 | 14 |
| 11 | 21 | 14 |
| 12 | 21 | 14 |
| 13 | 21 | 13 |
| 14 | 20 | 13 |
| 15 | 20 | 13 |
| 16 | 20 | 13 |
| 17 | 20 | 12 |
| 18 | 20 | 12 |
| 19 | 20 | 12 |
| 20 | 19 | 12 |
| 21 | 19 | 12 |
| 22 | 19 | 11 |
| 23 | 19 | 11 |
| 24 | 19 | 11 |
| 25 | 19 | 11 |
| 26 | 18 | 10 |
| 27 | 18 | 10 |
| 28 | 18 | 10 |
| 29 | 18 | 10 |
| 30 | 18 | 9 |
| 31 | 18 | 9 |
How October really feels in Shimotsuke
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Shimotsuke weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / -1° | 55 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 8° / -0° | 54 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 10.6 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 12° / 2° | 113 | 12.6 | 2.3 | 11.7 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 17° / 7° | 136 | 13.4 | 0.3 | 12.9 | 5.0 |
| May | 22° / 13° | 173 | 14.9 | 0 | 13.9 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 204 | 18.4 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 262 | 21.5 | 0 | 14.2 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 207 | 19.6 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 26° / 19° | 239 | 17.8 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 20° / 13° | 206 | 14.8 | 0 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 15° / 6° | 91 | 9.2 | 0 | 10.1 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 10° / 1° | 55 | 6.8 | 0.6 | 9.6 | 2.4 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 56%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Shimotsuke gets around 206 mm of rain over 14.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 47% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 47 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 40 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 60% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 88 | 89 |
| Comfortable (%) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 1 |
| 4 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 9 | 1 |
| 5 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 8 | 1 |
| 6 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 36 | 31 | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 39 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | 42 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 0 |
| 10 | 45 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 11 | 48 | 29 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 54 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | 57 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 60 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 63 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 65 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 68 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 70 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 72 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 75 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | 77 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | 78 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | 80 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 81 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 84 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 85 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 85 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 87 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 88 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 | 89 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 6 km/h in October.
Across October, 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 66 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:41 AM to 6:09 AM, and sunset from 5:19 PM to 4:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:19 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 5:41 | 5:19 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 5:41 | 5:17 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 5:42 | 5:16 |
| 4 | 11.5 | 5:43 | 5:14 |
| 5 | 11.5 | 5:44 | 5:13 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 5:45 | 5:11 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 5:46 | 5:10 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 5:47 | 5:08 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 5:48 | 5:07 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 5:48 | 5:05 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 5:49 | 5:04 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 5:50 | 5:03 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 5:51 | 5:01 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 5:52 | 5:00 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 5:53 | 4:59 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 5:54 | 4:57 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 5:55 | 4:56 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 5:56 | 4:55 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 5:57 | 4:53 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 5:58 | 4:52 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 5:59 | 4:51 |
| 22 | 10.8 | 6:00 | 4:50 |
| 23 | 10.8 | 6:01 | 4:48 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 6:02 | 4:47 |
| 25 | 10.7 | 6:03 | 4:46 |
| 26 | 10.7 | 6:04 | 4:45 |
| 27 | 10.7 | 6:05 | 4:44 |
| 28 | 10.6 | 6:06 | 4:43 |
| 29 | 10.6 | 6:07 | 4:42 |
| 30 | 10.6 | 6:08 | 4:41 |
| 31 | 10.5 | 6:09 | 4:40 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 2.91 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.36 kWh/m² to a high of 5.1 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 2.91 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 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 | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Shimotsuke
In October, Shimotsuke sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Shimotsuke's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Shimotsuke?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Shimotsuke for sightseeing.
What to pack for Shimotsuke in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Shimotsuke sees daytime highs around 20°C and nights near 13°C. Pack rain gear. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Shimotsuke in October
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 68 km away) is warmest in August at about 24°C and coldest in February near 13°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 24 to Oct 28 — about 4.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Bracing |
| Feb | 13 | Bracing |
| Mar | 13 | Bracing |
| Apr | 15 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 19 | Cool |
| Jul | 22 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 24 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 21 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 19 | Cool |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Shimotsuke in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Shimotsuke peaks around July 17 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 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) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Shimotsuke in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Shimotsuke is worst in April — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (December, 9 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) | 10 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Shimotsuke?
Shimotsuke sits at 36.4°N, 139.9°E, 66 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Kaminokawa, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Shimotsuke
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Shimotsuke.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Shimotsuke has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 34 m around an average of 60 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 218 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,553 m.
The land around Shimotsuke is covered by cropland (47%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 3 km, cropland (45%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 16 km, and trees (51%), cropland (21%) and artificial surfaces (20%) 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 Shimotsuke (36.4132°, 139.8662°, elevation 66 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).