Climate Report over Japan
Seasonal Highlights
- Seasonal temperatures were below normal in northern Japan due to cold air inflow. On the other hand, seasonal temperatures were above normal in Okinawa/Amami, which was easily covered by worm-air.
- Seasonal precipitation amounts were above normal on the Sea of Japan side of eastern Japan due to winter monsoon. Seasonal precipitation amounts were below normal on the Pacific side of northern/eastern/western Japan and the Sea of Japan side of western Japan due to less passage of low pressure systems and fronts.
- Seasonal sunshine durations were above normal on the Sea of Japan side and the Pacific side of western Japan due to high-pressure systems that frequently covered the regions.
Climate Anomaly Table Over Japan
Seasonal Climate Anomaly over Japan
Monthly Mean 500hPa GeoPotential Height
