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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Uwajima month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Uwajima are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and June the wettest (about 306 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.23.9717.2
February11.03.9907.7
March15.77.91378.3
April19.812.01478.7
May23.616.02198.8
June26.720.33067.8
July30.424.62629.7
August31.625.220710.6
September28.922.52188.9
October23.816.71558.2
November18.310.9828.0
December12.35.9767.2

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1592

    When ordered to send troops to the invasion of Korea in 1592, he cut down large trees in shrines and temples throughout his domain to construct ships.

  2. Documented history · 1614

    In 1614, Date Hidemune, the illegitimate eldest son of Date Masamune, was awarded the 100,000 koku Uwajima Domain by Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada, and moved into Uwajima Castle the following year.

  3. Documented history · 1917

    In 1917, Maruho Village was merged into Uwajima.

  4. Documented history · 1921

    The town of Uwajima merged with the village of Yahata on August 1, 1921 and was raised to city status.

  5. Documented history - 1592

    Toda Katsutaka cut down large trees in shrines and temples throughout his domain to construct ships for the invasion of Korea.

Current public leadership

  • Fumiaki Okahara

    Japanese politician currently serving as the Mayor of Uwajima City in Ehime Prefecture.

People associated with this place

  • Kenta Kawai

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player and manager.

  • Mutsumi Tamabayashi

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Kazuyoshi Ishii

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this person's place of birth. Japanese full-contact karate master, the founder of Seido kaikan and K-1.

  • Akinori Iwamura

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this person's place of birth. Japanese baseball player.

  • Umetaro Azechi

    Japanese printmaker and mountain climber

Historical figures

  • Haruhiro Yamashita

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese artistic gymnast (born 1938).

  • Koichi Yamamoto

    Wikidata records Uwajima as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese politician.

Local business and employers

  • Uwajima Bus

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Uwajima. Bus company based in Uwajima, Ehime prefecture, Japan.

  • Nanyo Beejoy Co., Ltd.

    Company based in Uwajima City engaged in live fish, fresh fish, and seafood processing.

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01 · Overview

Uwajima, in brief

Uwajima Geography and Boundaries

Uwajima is a city located in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The municipality sits in the southwestern sector of Ehime Prefecture, spanning a total area of 468.19 square kilometres.

The geography of Uwajima is defined by a wide rias coastline, remote islands, and Uwa Bay situated on the Seto Inland Sea to the east. Mountains enclose the other three sides of the city. Although Uwajima actually lies to the south-southeast of Yawatahama, its status as the terminus of the limited express train on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line leads non-residents to often perceive it as the westernmost city in Ehime Prefecture.

Neighbouring municipalities within Ehime Prefecture include Ainan, Kihoku, Matsuno, and Seiyo. Additionally, the city shares borders with Shimanto city and Sukumo in Kōchi Prefecture.

The local climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate, designated as Köppen climate classification Cfa, featuring hot summers and cool winters. While precipitation occurs significantly throughout the year, the highest levels are recorded from June to September.

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Where is Uwajima located and what are its coordinates?

Uwajima is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 33.2238, 132.5600, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Uwajima?

Uwajima has a recorded population of approximately 70,809 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Uwajima?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Uwajima include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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