Chiba
Decide whether to visit or live in Chiba, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- earthquake and tsunami risks
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chiba month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chiba are typically May, June and October, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and October the wettest (about 202 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.3 | 1.5 | 63 | 7.7 |
| February | 10.4 | 2.5 | 63 | 7.9 |
| March | 14.0 | 6.4 | 136 | 7.9 |
| April | 18.3 | 11.1 | 135 | 8.5 |
| May | 22.3 | 15.7 | 153 | 8.6 |
| June | 25.4 | 19.5 | 191 | 8.3 |
| July | 29.4 | 23.6 | 171 | 9.3 |
| August | 30.9 | 24.9 | 125 | 10.2 |
| September | 27.6 | 21.8 | 194 | 7.9 |
| October | 21.7 | 15.5 | 202 | 6.6 |
| November | 16.9 | 9.7 | 102 | 7.3 |
| December | 11.8 | 4.0 | 62 | 7.3 |
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People and places shaping Chiba
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Chiba
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Previously
- Great Kanto earthquake of September 1923
Caused widespread destruction in Chiba Prefecture, resulting in 1,300 deaths in the southernmost part of the Boso Peninsula.
- March 11, 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
Devastated much of the northeastern coast of Honshu, causing 20 deaths in Chiba Prefecture and subsequent soil liquefaction and infrastructure damage.
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- Wikidata structured records for Chiba
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01 · OverviewChiba, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chiba took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Chiba
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Chiba
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Chiba
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chiba
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chiba
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Chiba
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chiba
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01 · Q&AWhere is Chiba located and what are its coordinates?
Chiba is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.6000, 140.1167, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Chiba?
Chiba has a recorded population of approximately 979,768 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Chiba?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Chiba include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chiba?
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