Okinawa enters the rainy season, first region in Japan to do so, one day earlier than previous year

Okinawa enters the rainy season, first region in Japan to do so, one day earlier than previous year

Tourists enjoying some sightseeing as the rainy season opens in the Okinawa region – May 4, Shuri Castle Park in Naha


May 4, 2022 Ryukyu Shimpo

 

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Okinawa Regional Headquarters, announced the morning of May 4 that the Okinawa region appeared to have entered the rainy season. This year was six days earlier than the average starting day, and one day earlier than the previous year. Okinawa is the first region in Japan to start the rainy season this year.

 

According to the JMA, the coming week will have a seasonal rain front and low-pressure systems that will lead to many cloudy and rainy days. There is a chance that depending on the movement of the storm front that May 5 will have heavy rain.

Based on yearly averages, the rainy season is forecasted to end around June 21.

 

(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)

 

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