Climate Report over Japan
Seasonal Highlights
- The winter monsoon was stronger than normal in the first half of winter and weaker than normal in the second half of winter. These conditions brought a large variation in temperatures all over Japan.
- Seasonal temperatures were significantly above normal in eastern Japan.
- Seasonal precipitation amounts were significantly above normal on the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan due to cold air inflow and frequent passage of low pressure systems.
- Seasonal sunshine durations were significantly above normal in western Japan due to frequent passage of high pressure systems in the second half of winter.
Climate Anomaly Table Over Japan
Seasonal Climate Anomaly over Japan
Monthly Mean 500hPa GeoPotential Height
