Takashima weather in November
In November, Takashima sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 104 mm of precipitation across 13.8 wet days and about 10.1 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 13°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Takashima's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Takashima's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 06 min
- 6:38 AM – 4:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Takashima is city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 68/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2005
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical November day in Takashima reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 11°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 5°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 |
| 2 | 17 | 12 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 |
| 4 | 17 | 11 |
| 5 | 17 | 11 |
| 6 | 17 | 11 |
| 7 | 17 | 11 |
| 8 | 16 | 11 |
| 9 | 16 | 11 |
| 10 | 16 | 10 |
| 11 | 16 | 10 |
| 12 | 16 | 10 |
| 13 | 15 | 10 |
| 14 | 15 | 10 |
| 15 | 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 15 | 9 |
| 17 | 15 | 9 |
| 18 | 14 | 9 |
| 19 | 14 | 9 |
| 20 | 14 | 9 |
| 21 | 14 | 8 |
| 22 | 14 | 8 |
| 23 | 13 | 8 |
| 24 | 13 | 8 |
| 25 | 13 | 8 |
| 26 | 13 | 8 |
| 27 | 13 | 8 |
| 28 | 13 | 7 |
| 29 | 12 | 7 |
| 30 | 12 | 7 |
How November really feels in Takashima
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November 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.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Takashima weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-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 | 7° / 2° | 114 | 20.2 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 7° / 2° | 96 | 16.5 | 8.3 | 10.7 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 11° / 4° | 130 | 15.2 | 2.6 | 11.7 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 16° / 9° | 129 | 12.1 | 0.1 | 12.9 | 4.8 |
| May | 21° / 14° | 152 | 12.3 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 24° / 18° | 189 | 13.9 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 29° / 23° | 236 | 15.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 135 | 12.2 | 0 | 13.3 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 20° | 195 | 13.1 | 0 | 12.2 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 20° / 15° | 155 | 12.5 | 0 | 11.1 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 15° / 9° | 104 | 13.8 | 0 | 10.1 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 10° / 5° | 113 | 18.5 | 3.9 | 9.7 | 1.7 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 52 | 48 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 48 | 52 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 48 | 52 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 48 | 52 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 48 | 52 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Takashima gets around 104 mm of rain and snow over 13.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 46% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Snow chance (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 0 |
| 2 | 42 | 0 |
| 3 | 42 | 0 |
| 4 | 42 | 0 |
| 5 | 42 | 0 |
| 6 | 43 | 0 |
| 7 | 43 | 0 |
| 8 | 43 | 0 |
| 9 | 44 | 0 |
| 10 | 44 | 0 |
| 11 | 45 | 0 |
| 12 | 45 | 0 |
| 13 | 46 | 0 |
| 14 | 47 | 0 |
| 15 | 47 | 0 |
| 16 | 47 | 0 |
| 17 | 48 | 0 |
| 18 | 48 | 0 |
| 19 | 48 | 0 |
| 20 | 48 | 0 |
| 21 | 48 | 0 |
| 22 | 48 | 0 |
| 23 | 48 | 0 |
| 24 | 48 | 0 |
| 25 | 48 | 0 |
| 26 | 48 | 1 |
| 27 | 48 | 1 |
| 28 | 49 | 1 |
| 29 | 49 | 1 |
| 30 | 49 | 2 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 94% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 14 | 2 |
| 2 | 85 | 13 | 2 |
| 3 | 86 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 88 | 11 | 1 |
| 6 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 7 | 89 | 10 | 1 |
| 8 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 10 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 11 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:51 AM, and sunset from 4:56 PM to 4:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 6:23 | 4:56 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 6:24 | 4:55 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 6:25 | 4:54 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 6:26 | 4:53 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 6:27 | 4:52 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 6:28 | 4:51 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 6:29 | 4:50 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 6:30 | 4:50 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 6:31 | 4:49 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 6:32 | 4:48 |
| 11 | 10.2 | 6:33 | 4:47 |
| 12 | 10.2 | 6:34 | 4:47 |
| 13 | 10.2 | 6:35 | 4:46 |
| 14 | 10.2 | 6:36 | 4:45 |
| 15 | 10.1 | 6:37 | 4:45 |
| 16 | 10.1 | 6:38 | 4:44 |
| 17 | 10.1 | 6:39 | 4:44 |
| 18 | 10.1 | 6:40 | 4:43 |
| 19 | 10.0 | 6:41 | 4:43 |
| 20 | 10.0 | 6:42 | 4:42 |
| 21 | 10.0 | 6:43 | 4:42 |
| 22 | 10.0 | 6:44 | 4:41 |
| 23 | 9.9 | 6:45 | 4:41 |
| 24 | 9.9 | 6:46 | 4:41 |
| 25 | 9.9 | 6:47 | 4:40 |
| 26 | 9.9 | 6:48 | 4:40 |
| 27 | 9.9 | 6:49 | 4:40 |
| 28 | 9.8 | 6:50 | 4:40 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 6:50 | 4:39 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 6:51 | 4:39 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.53 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.1 kWh/m² to a high of 5.38 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 2.53 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Takashima
In November, Takashima sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Takashima sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is November a good time to visit Takashima?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Takashima for sightseeing.
What to pack for Takashima in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Takashima sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 9°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Takashima in November
The nearest coast averages about 19°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 km away) is warmest in August at about 27°C and coldest in March near 11°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 12 to Nov 7 — about 4.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Bracing |
| Feb | 12 | Bracing |
| Mar | 11 | Bracing |
| Apr | 13 | Bracing |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 19 | Cool |
| Dec | 16 | Cool |
UV index in Takashima in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Takashima peaks around July 16 at about 10 (extreme) — 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 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Takashima in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Takashima is worst in April — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (October, 12 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) | 14 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 22 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 22 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Takashima?
Takashima sits at 35.4°N, 136.0°E, 107 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Nagahama, 23 km away.
Topography around Takashima
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Takashima.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Takashima has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 468 m around an average of 144 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 952 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,600 m.
The land around Takashima is covered by trees (46%) and cropland (26%) within 3 km, trees (59%) and water (29%) within 16 km, and trees (59%) and water (22%) 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 Takashima (35.4135°, 136.0161°, elevation 107 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).