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Niigata Shi
Niigata, Japan

Shimamichō

Shimamichō 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.

Now17°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time18:02
37.97° N, 139.20° EElevation 9 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes950-3102, 950-3103 …
The year in Shimamichōweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62October
October: high / low19° / 13°
Rain this month200mm
Sea this month22°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Shimamichō at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in August

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

262 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

115 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby8+

within 24 km

Weather in Shimamichō

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct20°16°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°11°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct20°10°
Sat31 Oct18°13°22.1 mm
Sun1 Nov14°12°
Mon2 Nov15°11°3.9 mm
Tue3 Nov15°12°6.4 mm
Wed4 Nov14°9°9.5 mm
Thu5 Nov13°8°1.2 mm

When to go to Shimamichō

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151618466359524861623417
High4°4°8°14°20°24°27°29°25°19°13°7°
Low0°0°2°7°12°17°21°23°19°13°7°2°
Rain (mm)226150135115133164241183188200258262
Wet days241915131314181518171926
Sea12°10°9°11°15°19°23°26°25°22°18°15°

What's on in Shimamichō

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

Monuments and museums in Shimamichō

All monuments

Nature around Shimamichō

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 Shimamichō

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shimamichō

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 46 km
6.6Kariwa 19 km ↖2007 · 82 km
6.6Ojiya 8 km ↓2004 · 90 km
6.5Awashimaura 26 km ↑1964 · 81 km

Towns and villages around Shimamichō

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

Postal codes

950-3102950-3103950-3197950-3198950-3301950-3302

Places near Shimamichō

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimamichō?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimamichō.
What is the hottest month in Shimamichō?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimamichō?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimamichō?
December is the wettest month with about 262 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shimamichō?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.
What is the postal code of Shimamichō?
Shimamichō has 6 postal codes: 950-3102, 950-3103, 950-3197, 950-3198, 950-3301, 950-3302.