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Murakami Shi
Murakami Shi
Niigata, Japan

Arashima

Arashima is a locality in Niigata, Japan, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Population–
Local time10:53
38.11° N, 139.47° EElevation 16 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes959-3103, 959-3433
The year in Arashimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low19° / 12°
Rain this month208mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct

Best: May–Jun · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Arashima at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

274 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

127 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 10 km

Weather in Arashima

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°17°24.2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°14°
Tue27 Oct17°14°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct12°8°36.1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°8°1 mm
Fri30 Oct21°13°
Sat31 Oct14°9°45.9 mm
Sun1 Nov12°8°9.7 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°2.5 mm
Tue3 Nov16°12°2 mm

When to go to Arashima

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151618486260494660623116
High3°4°7°15°20°24°27°29°25°19°12°7°
Low-2°-2°1°6°11°16°21°22°18°12°6°1°
Rain (mm)241165150127147183288220194208261274
Wet days241916131313181716171825
Sea12°10°9°11°15°20°23°26°25°22°18°15°

What's on in Arashima

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Arashima

All monuments

Nature around Arashima

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Arashima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arashima

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 37 km
6.6Tanagura 4 km ↘2011 · 148 km
6.6Kariwa 19 km ↖2007 · 111 km
6.6Ojiya 8 km ↓2004 · 116 km

Towns and villages around Arashima

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal codes

959-3103959-3433

Places near Arashima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arashima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arashima.
What is the hottest month in Arashima?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Arashima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arashima?
December is the wettest month with about 274 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Arashima?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.
What is the postal code of Arashima?
Arashima has 2 postal codes: 959-3103, 959-3433.