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Ōshima-gun
Ōshima-gun
Kagoshima, Japan

Katetsu

Katetsu is a locality in Kagoshima, 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.

Now26°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time00:28
28.14° N, 129.34° EElevation 6 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code894-1522
The year in Katetsuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month234mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Katetsu at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in July

Coolest month14°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

417 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

147 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Katetsu

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Rain · wind 28 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct29°25°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°25°15.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°23°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct25°21°
Thu29 Oct26°21°
Fri30 Oct26°21°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct25°23°2 mm
Sun1 Nov22°20°

When to go to Katetsu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555859605851464954666662
High17°17°18°21°24°26°29°29°28°25°22°18°
Low14°14°16°18°21°24°27°27°26°23°20°16°
Rain (mm)184165233240274417222293295234176147
Wet days131115162024232122151315
Sea22°21°21°22°24°26°28°29°28°27°25°23°

What's on in Katetsu

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

Monuments and museums in Katetsu

All monuments

Nature around Katetsu

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 Katetsu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Katetsu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.1Kikai 49 km ↘1995 · 85 km
6.8Toshima 73 km ↓2009 · 127 km
6.8Kikai 33 km ↘1995 · 79 km
6.7Uken 122 km ↖1965 · 141 km

Towns and villages around Katetsu

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

Postal code

894-1522

Places near Katetsu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Katetsu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katetsu.
What is the hottest month in Katetsu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Katetsu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katetsu?
June is the wettest month with about 417 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Katetsu?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Katetsu?
The postal code of Katetsu is 894-1522.