Sōma weather in December
In December, Sōma sees average daytime highs of 9°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 58 mm of precipitation across 8.7 wet days and about 9.4 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 8°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 36 min at the start of December to 9 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Sōma's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sōma's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 9°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- 8.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 24 min
- 6:51 AM – 4:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.21 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.0
- out of 10
Sōma is city in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 176/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1954
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 11°C in the first days to 8°C by the end.
A typical December day in Sōma reaches about 9°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 6°C and 13°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Avg low (°C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 7 |
| 2 | 11 | 7 |
| 3 | 11 | 7 |
| 4 | 11 | 7 |
| 5 | 11 | 7 |
| 6 | 11 | 7 |
| 7 | 10 | 7 |
| 8 | 10 | 6 |
| 9 | 10 | 6 |
| 10 | 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 10 | 6 |
| 12 | 10 | 6 |
| 13 | 9 | 6 |
| 14 | 9 | 6 |
| 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 16 | 9 | 5 |
| 17 | 9 | 5 |
| 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 19 | 9 | 5 |
| 20 | 9 | 5 |
| 21 | 9 | 5 |
| 22 | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | 8 | 5 |
| 25 | 8 | 5 |
| 26 | 8 | 4 |
| 27 | 8 | 4 |
| 28 | 8 | 4 |
| 29 | 8 | 4 |
| 30 | 8 | 4 |
| 31 | 7 | 4 |
How December really feels in Sōma
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 3 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Sōma weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 9th-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 | 6° / 3° | 62 | 8.2 | 2.8 | 9.7 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 6° / 3° | 52 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 10.5 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 9° / 4° | 98 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 11.7 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 12° / 8° | 113 | 10.5 | 0.2 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 16° / 13° | 121 | 11.2 | 0 | 14 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 20° / 17° | 135 | 12.8 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 23° / 21° | 191 | 16.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 25° / 23° | 148 | 13.2 | 0 | 13.5 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 23° / 21° | 194 | 14.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 19° / 16° | 191 | 11.6 | 0 | 11 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 14° / 10° | 78 | 8.1 | 0 | 10 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 9° / 6° | 58 | 8.7 | 1.2 | 9.4 | 2.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 71 | 71 |
| Cloudier (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | 40 |
| 2 | 59 | 41 |
| 3 | 59 | 41 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 61 | 39 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 69 | 31 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 71 | 29 |
| 26 | 71 | 29 |
| 27 | 71 | 29 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 71 | 29 |
| 31 | 71 | 29 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Sōma gets around 58 mm of rain and snow over 8.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 27% and peaks near 30% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 2 | 27 | 1 |
| 3 | 28 | 1 |
| 4 | 28 | 1 |
| 5 | 28 | 2 |
| 6 | 29 | 2 |
| 7 | 29 | 2 |
| 8 | 30 | 2 |
| 9 | 30 | 2 |
| 10 | 30 | 2 |
| 11 | 29 | 2 |
| 12 | 29 | 2 |
| 13 | 29 | 3 |
| 14 | 28 | 3 |
| 15 | 28 | 3 |
| 16 | 28 | 3 |
| 17 | 27 | 4 |
| 18 | 27 | 4 |
| 19 | 27 | 4 |
| 20 | 26 | 4 |
| 21 | 26 | 5 |
| 22 | 26 | 5 |
| 23 | 26 | 5 |
| 24 | 25 | 6 |
| 25 | 25 | 6 |
| 26 | 25 | 6 |
| 27 | 25 | 6 |
| 28 | 25 | 6 |
| 29 | 25 | 6 |
| 30 | 25 | 6 |
| 31 | 25 | 6 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December 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 | 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 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 19 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 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 | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 18 | light breeze |
| 16 | 18 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 20 | light breeze |
| 27 | 20 | light breeze |
| 28 | 20 | light breeze |
| 29 | 20 | light breeze |
| 30 | 20 | light breeze |
| 31 | 20 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 36 min at the start of December to 9 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:39 AM to 6:57 AM, and sunset from 4:13 PM to 4:22 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:13 | 4:14 | 4:14 | 4:14 | 4:14 | 4:15 | 4:15 | 4:15 | 4:16 | 4:16 | 4:17 | 4:17 | 4:18 | 4:18 | 4:19 | 4:19 | 4:20 | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.6 | 6:39 | 4:13 |
| 2 | 9.6 | 6:40 | 4:13 |
| 3 | 9.5 | 6:41 | 4:13 |
| 4 | 9.5 | 6:41 | 4:13 |
| 5 | 9.5 | 6:42 | 4:13 |
| 6 | 9.5 | 6:43 | 4:13 |
| 7 | 9.5 | 6:44 | 4:13 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 6:45 | 4:13 |
| 9 | 9.5 | 6:46 | 4:13 |
| 10 | 9.4 | 6:46 | 4:13 |
| 11 | 9.4 | 6:47 | 4:13 |
| 12 | 9.4 | 6:48 | 4:13 |
| 13 | 9.4 | 6:49 | 4:14 |
| 14 | 9.4 | 6:49 | 4:14 |
| 15 | 9.4 | 6:50 | 4:14 |
| 16 | 9.4 | 6:51 | 4:14 |
| 17 | 9.4 | 6:51 | 4:15 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 6:52 | 4:15 |
| 19 | 9.4 | 6:52 | 4:15 |
| 20 | 9.4 | 6:53 | 4:16 |
| 21 | 9.4 | 6:53 | 4:16 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 6:54 | 4:17 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 6:54 | 4:17 |
| 24 | 9.4 | 6:55 | 4:18 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 6:55 | 4:18 |
| 26 | 9.4 | 6:56 | 4:19 |
| 27 | 9.4 | 6:56 | 4:19 |
| 28 | 9.4 | 6:56 | 4:20 |
| 29 | 9.4 | 6:56 | 4:21 |
| 30 | 9.4 | 6:57 | 4:21 |
| 31 | 9.4 | 6:57 | 4:22 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.21 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.21 kWh/m² to a high of 5.4 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 2.21 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 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 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Sōma
In December, Sōma sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sōma sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Sōma's rainy season runs March–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Sōma?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sōma.
What to pack for Sōma in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Sōma sees daytime highs around 9°C and nights near 6°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sōma in December
The nearest coast averages about 14°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 km away) is warmest in August at about 24°C and coldest in March near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 7 to Oct 10 — about 3.2 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Bracing |
| Feb | 9 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 11 | Bracing |
| May | 14 | Bracing |
| Jun | 18 | Cool |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 17 | Cool |
| Dec | 14 | Bracing |
UV index in Sōma in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sōma peaks around July 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Sōma in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sōma is worst in April — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.4× 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 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 19 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 19 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Good |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Sōma?
Sōma sits at 37.8°N, 140.9°E, 9 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Minami-Sōma, 19 km away.
Topography around Sōma
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sōma.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sōma has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 m around an average of 14 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 689 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,031 m.
The land around Sōma is covered by cropland (41%), artificial surfaces (27%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, trees (45%) and water (35%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (32%) 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 Sōma (37.7928°, 140.9294°, elevation 9 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).