NFU Weather

Weather and Climate at NFU

The National Fisheries University (NFU) is located in Shimonoseki, Japan, which experiences a humid subtropical climate. The area has:

• Summer: Warm to hot, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 32°C (77°F to 90°F), and high humidity.
• Winter: Mild, with temperatures between 5°C to 10°C (41°F to 50°F), though it can occasionally drop below freezing.
• Rainfall: Significant, especially in the summer months, with an annual average of about 1,500 mm.
• Extreme Weather: Typhoons can affect the region during the late summer and early autumn.

The climate impacts commuting and campus life at NFU, with students and staff needing to prepare for both hot and humid summers and occasional cold snaps in winter. Outdoor research activities are planned around weather forecasts to ensure safety and efficacy.