Climate Report over Japan
Seasonal Highlights
- Mainly due to significantly weak cold air-mass inflow in March, seasonal temperatures were significantly above normal nationwide.
- Due to stronger than normal activities of low pressure systems throughout the season, seasonal precipitation amounts were significantly above normal in northern Japan.
- The Baiu-front was active and displaced northward of its climatological latitude in May. Due to this, seasonal precipitation amounts were significantly above normal in the Pacific side of western Japan.
- Seasonal sunshine durations were significantly above normal in Okinawa/Amami.
Climate Anomaly Table Over Japan
Seasonal Climate Anomaly over Japan
Monthly Mean 500hPa GeoPotential Height
