Kawaguchi
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Flooding and heavy rain alerts reported in travel guidance for Japan
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kawaguchi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kawaguchi are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and October the wettest (about 196 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 | 0.0 | 52 | 7.9 |
| February | 10.6 | 1.1 | 53 | 8.2 |
| March | 14.5 | 5.1 | 138 | 8.0 |
| April | 19.2 | 10.0 | 119 | 8.7 |
| May | 23.5 | 14.7 | 145 | 8.6 |
| June | 26.7 | 19.1 | 186 | 8.3 |
| July | 30.7 | 23.3 | 168 | 8.8 |
| August | 32.1 | 24.5 | 135 | 10.0 |
| September | 28.0 | 21.1 | 189 | 7.7 |
| October | 21.7 | 14.4 | 196 | 6.7 |
| November | 16.7 | 8.1 | 84 | 7.5 |
| December | 11.4 | 2.3 | 48 | 7.6 |
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People and places shaping Kawaguchi
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Research updated Saturday, October 10, 2026Past and future events in Kawaguchi
Upcoming
- Kawaguchi Fes' 15th Anniversary LIVE 2026
A one-night concert held at Kawaguchi Sogo Bunka Center Lilia's Fukagawa Mirai Hall featuring veteran artists.
- Kawaguchi Fes' 15th Anniversary LIVE 2026 "Kisekio Okosuze"
A one-night concert event taking place at Kawaguchi Sogo Bunka Center Lilia's Fukagawa Mirai Hall.
Previously
- Kawaguchi City Mayoral Election
Mayoral election held on February 1, 2026, which focused heavily on foreign resident policy and resulted in the election of Yuriko Okamura.
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- Wikidata structured records for Kawaguchi
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01 · OverviewKawaguchi, in brief
Kawaguchi Overview
Kawaguchi is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Positioned at coordinates 35.80521 latitude and 139.71072 longitude, the municipality supports a population of 607,373 residents within the Asia/Tokyo timezone, operating with the JPY currency and utilizing the Japanese language.
Daily movement throughout the city relies heavily on its established transport infrastructure. Commuters utilize Kawaguchi Station and Nishi-Kawaguchi Station, both of which operate as railway stations situated on the Keihin-Tōhoku Line in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Road transit also facilitates daily travel via the Kawaguchi Route, which is part of the Shuto Expressway system.
Daily routines and local movement connect residents and visitors to various municipal features and historical sites. Public spaces include the Kawaguchi Green Center, which functions as a city park and botanical garden within Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan. Historical broadcasting infrastructure previously included the NHK Kawaguchi Transmitter, which operated as a medium-wave broadcasting station at Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan from the year 1937 to 1982.
Beyond the borders of Saitama Prefecture, the name Kawaguchi applies to multiple distinct entities and historical references. These include the former town of Kawaguchi in Niigata Prefecture, Lake Kawaguchi located in Fujikawaguchiko within Yamanashi Prefecture, and the main-belt asteroid designated as 7953 Kawaguchi, which was discovered in 1993. Additional historical and cultural references linked to the name encompass the Kawaguchi Detachment, representing the 35th Infantry Brigade with the 124th Infantry Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army led by Major General Kiyotaki Kawaguchi during World War II, alongside the surname Kawaguchi and Ekai Kawaguchi, an 1866 to 1945 Japanese Buddhist monk whose name was used as one of the early proponents of Ectogenesis in Aldous Huxley's dystopian Brave New World. Further details regarding these locations and subjects are accessible via Wikipedia and GeoNames.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kawaguchi
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kawaguchi located and what are its coordinates?
Kawaguchi is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 35.8052, 139.7107, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kawaguchi?
Kawaguchi has a recorded population of approximately 607,373 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kawaguchi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kawaguchi include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kawaguchi?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Kawaguchi, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.