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Kagoshima, Japan

Issō

Issō is a locality in Kagoshima, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 458. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now26°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population458
Local time08:23
30.45° N, 130.49° EElevation 1 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes891-4203, 891-4204
The year in Issōweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low24° / 22°
Rain this month278mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Issō at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

299 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

240 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Issō

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°25°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°26°5.2 mm
Mon26 Oct27°25°3.3 mm
Tue27 Oct25°23°6.5 mm
Wed28 Oct22°20°
Thu29 Oct24°20°
Fri30 Oct23°22°2 mm
Sat31 Oct24°23°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov23°21°
Mon2 Nov24°21°6.8 mm

When to go to Issō

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484551595954505257687359
High14°15°17°19°22°25°28°28°27°24°20°16°
Low11°12°14°17°20°23°26°27°25°22°18°14°
Rain (mm)250257406407412725299257385278280240
Wet days111216151822252122131012
Sea21°20°21°22°24°25°28°29°28°26°24°22°

What's on in Issō

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

Monuments and museums in Issō

All monuments

Nature around Issō

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 Issō

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Issō

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Minamitane 110 km ↘1961 · 143 km
6.7Minamitane 79 km ↘1951 · 107 km
6.7Toshima 41 km ←1968 · 115 km
6.6Nakatane 13 km →1996 · 59 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 16 km

Fossils in Japan
Paleogene · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Issō

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

Postal codes

891-4203891-4204

Places near Issō

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Issō?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Issō.
What is the hottest month in Issō?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Issō?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Issō?
July is the wettest month with about 299 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Issō?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 20°C.
What is the postal code of Issō?
Issō has 2 postal codes: 891-4203, 891-4204.