Iwate, Japan
Shimanokoshi
Shimanokoshi is a locality in Iwate, 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.
Now10°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population–
Local time23:53
39.91° N, 141.95° EElevation 36 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes028-8403, 028-8404 …October: high / low17° / 13°
Rain this month132mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shimanokoshi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 16:4510 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 14:58Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
199 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
65 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
August
Monuments nearby2+
within 19 km
Weather in Shimanokoshi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct14°10°
Fri23 Oct14°9°
Sat24 Oct17°12°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct18°15°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct15°13°
Tue27 Oct17°13°8.5 mm
Wed28 Oct12°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°8°
Fri30 Oct15°12°1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°12°0.5 mm
When to go to Shimanokoshi
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 46 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 60 | 63 | 35 | 30 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 6° |
| Low | -1° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 18° | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 65 | 89 | 105 | 111 | 135 | 183 | 199 | 246 | 132 | 87 | 68 |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Sea | 10° | 7° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
What's on in Shimanokoshi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Shimanokoshi
Nature around Shimanokoshi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Shimanokoshi
Earthquakes around Shimanokoshi
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950763magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record123within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Miyako 113 km →1960 · 110 km
7.8Fudai 143 km ↗1994 · 142 km
7.6Obuchi 68 km →2025 · 122 km
7.4Fudai 100 km →2026 · 95 km
Tsunamis · Shimanokoshi
28 m11 March 2011earthquake27 m11 March 2011earthquake17.6 m11 March 2011earthquake24 m11 March 2011earthquake0 m11 March 2011earthquake16.6 m11 March 2011earthquake0 m11 March 2011earthquake20 m11 March 2011earthquake18.4 m11 March 2011earthquake21 m11 March 2011earthquake23.3 m11 March 2011earthquake24.5 m11 March 2011earthquake13.9 m11 March 2011earthquake16.6 m11 March 2011earthquake20 m11 March 2011earthquake21.9 m11 March 2011earthquake22.6 m11 March 2011earthquake23.4 m11 March 2011earthquake27.2 m11 March 2011earthquake13.2 m11 March 2011earthquake14.8 m11 March 2011earthquake19.5 m11 March 2011earthquake20.2 m11 March 2011earthquake20.6 m11 March 2011earthquake23.3 m11 March 2011earthquake23.9 m11 March 2011earthquake23.9 m11 March 2011earthquake25.1 m11 March 2011earthquake27.3 m11 March 2011earthquake28.6 m11 March 2011earthquake22.5 m11 March 2011earthquake19.1 m11 March 2011earthquake19.5 m11 March 2011earthquake20.4 m11 March 2011earthquake27.9 m11 March 2011earthquake16.8 m11 March 2011earthquake22.9 m11 March 2011earthquake23 m11 March 2011earthquake16 m11 March 2011earthquake12.9 m11 March 2011earthquake
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 56 · 0 km
Cretaceous · 56
Formations around the town
Ammonites · 4Hypacanthoplites, Pseudohaploceras, Erycites, Pictetia
Towns and villages around Shimanokoshi
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Postal codes
028-8403028-8404028-8405028-8407
Places near Shimanokoshi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shimanokoshi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimanokoshi.
What is the hottest month in Shimanokoshi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimanokoshi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimanokoshi?
August is the wettest month with about 199 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Shimanokoshi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C and coolest in March at about 6°C.
What is the postal code of Shimanokoshi?
Shimanokoshi has 4 postal codes: 028-8403, 028-8404, 028-8405, 028-8407.