Kumagaya
Decide whether to visit or live in Kumagaya, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Kumagaya month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kumagaya are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and September the wettest (about 197 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | -0.6 | 43 | 8.4 |
| February | 10.5 | 0.6 | 43 | 8.6 |
| March | 14.6 | 4.4 | 113 | 8.3 |
| April | 19.5 | 9.2 | 106 | 8.9 |
| May | 24.1 | 14.1 | 136 | 8.7 |
| June | 27.2 | 18.7 | 190 | 8.2 |
| July | 31.0 | 22.9 | 187 | 8.3 |
| August | 32.1 | 24.0 | 154 | 9.5 |
| September | 27.7 | 20.7 | 197 | 7.4 |
| October | 21.6 | 14.0 | 197 | 6.8 |
| November | 16.5 | 7.4 | 60 | 7.7 |
| December | 11.4 | 1.5 | 33 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Kumagaya
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Research updated Saturday, October 31, 2026Past and future events in Kumagaya
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Previously
- Documented history · 1889
After the Meiji restoration, the town of Kumagaya was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.
- Documented history · 1923
1923: The village of Koizka (from Osato District) was annexed.
- Documented history · 1927
1927: The village of Narita (from Kita-Saitama District) was annexed.
- Documented history · 1932
1932: The village of Oohata (from Osato District) was annexed.
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01 · OverviewKumagaya, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Kumagaya took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Kumagaya
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Kumagaya
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Kumagaya
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Kumagaya
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Kumagaya
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Kumagaya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kumagaya
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01 · Q&AWhere is Kumagaya located and what are its coordinates?
Kumagaya is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 36.1350, 139.3900, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Kumagaya?
Kumagaya has a recorded population of approximately 195,277 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Kumagaya?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Kumagaya include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kumagaya?
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