The Long Swell

Crops · dekad 2026-08-11

Japan

Japan is 26th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, and 11th steepest fall of 26, but from the 3rd highest starting level of those 26, so it is not a record fall once that is accounted for. None of its 47 crop regions is at a record low on the measure that adds up the whole season, marked below, which is also the slowest of them to move.

Two of Japan's 47 crop regions have never looked worse than they do today.

Three instruments, 47 regions, one day. Each region against its own 26 years, never against another region.

Vegetation, current

2 of 47 regions at their own record

Japan: 0.74 standard deviations above normal

Gunma. 12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kanagawa. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saga. 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Wakayama. 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukuoka. 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nara. 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagawa. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyagi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Totigi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tiba. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tokusima. 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tookyoo. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Oosaka. 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Sizuoka. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hyoogo. 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagosima. 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukusima. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Niigata. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saitama. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamanasi. 8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ibaraki. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyazaki. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagano. 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okayama. 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aiti. 7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ehime. 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okinawa. 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aomori. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Gifu. 7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hirosima. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Iwate. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ooita. 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamagata. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Akita. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kooti. 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kumamoto. 17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kyooto. 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Mie. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagasaki. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamaguti. 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hokkaidoo. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukui. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Isikawa. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Siga. 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Simane. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tottori. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Toyama. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Water satisfaction

9 of 47 regions at their own record

Japan: 93% of crop water need met, normally 93%

Gunma. 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kanagawa. 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saga. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Wakayama. 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukuoka. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nara. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagawa. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyagi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Totigi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tiba. 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tokusima. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tookyoo. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Oosaka. 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Sizuoka. 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hyoogo. 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagosima. 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukusima. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Niigata. 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saitama. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamanasi. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ibaraki. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyazaki. 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagano. 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okayama. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aiti. 15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ehime. 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okinawa. 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aomori. 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Gifu. 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hirosima. 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Iwate. 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ooita. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamagata. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Akita. 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kooti. 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kumamoto. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kyooto. 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Mie. 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagasaki. lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamaguti. 3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hokkaidoo. 17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukui. 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Isikawa. 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Siga. 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Simane. 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tottori. 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Toyama. 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Rainfall, 3-month

0 of 47 regions at their own record

Japan: 1.97 standard deviations above normal

Gunma. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kanagawa. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saga. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Wakayama. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukuoka. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nara. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagawa. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyagi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Totigi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tiba. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tokusima. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tookyoo. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Oosaka. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Sizuoka. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hyoogo. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kagosima. 13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukusima. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Niigata. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Saitama. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamanasi. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ibaraki. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Miyazaki. 15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagano. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okayama. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aiti. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ehime. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Okinawa. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Aomori. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Gifu. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hirosima. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Iwate. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Ooita. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamagata. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Akita. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kooti. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kumamoto. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Kyooto. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Mie. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Nagasaki. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Yamaguti. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hokkaidoo. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Hukui. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Isikawa. 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Siga. 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Simane. 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Tottori. 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026Toyama. 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Colour
at this region's normalfar below
Outline
A heavy outline is that region's worst in 26 years. Different facts: a region can be dark without an outline, meaning far from normal but it has been worse, or outlined without being darkest, a record but a narrow one.
One scale, three instruments
Every panel saturates at 2.5 standard deviations below that region's own normal, so a colour means the same distance-from-normal on all three. It does not mean the same consequence: these measure different things and move at different speeds. The figures under each heading stay in the instrument's own units.

A fourth instrument is not shown here. Cumulative vegetation, the crop-outcome measure closest to yield, reads 24th of 26 for this country with no region at a record. It integrates from the start of the season, so it is structurally the last to move and reads calmest exactly when a fast deterioration is under way. It is left off the panels to keep three maps comparable in kind; it is on the page in full below.

Vegetation, cumulativethe harvest measure0of 47
Vegetation, current2of 47
Water satisfaction9of 47
Rainfall, 3-month0of 47
Temperature1of 47

What moved, and when

Each square is one dekad, and its shade shows how many of this country’s crop regions stood at their own worst on record for that point in the season. Rows are ordered by how much time each instrument summarises, shortest first, because a shorter window can move sooner. That order is fixed and is the same on every country page.

Vegetation, currentthis dekad
Soil moisturethis dekadalready elevated when this window opens, so nothing here shows when it began
Temperaturethis dekad
Rainfall, 3-monththe past 3 months
Vegetation, cumulativethe season so far, from sowing
Water satisfactionthe season so far, as a water balance
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
none at a recordone regionfewer than a thirda third to three quartersmost or alltoo few regions reporting to saynot reported
What connects these rows

Nothing we can show. The driver is not identified here. This section says what moved and when. It never says because.

These 23 dekads were picked rather than derived. A shorter window changes which peak looks like the first, and a sequence visible inside a window may not exist outside it.

How bad is it, against this country’s own record

Five instruments read together our combination, not an observation

26th worst of 26 years at this point in the season

The 26th most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together

202620012026

What the instruments say

The canopy is in its best third, while water satisfaction is in mid-range and rainfall is in their best third.

Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.

Vegetation, cumulative+0.7024th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7526th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction93%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.1226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.8 °C13th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for this point in the season. They are shown together because they can disagree: a region can sit at a record low on vegetation while water or rainfall sits in its best third. 38 of the 196 regions at a record low on current vegetation have water or rainfall sitting in its own best third at the same moment, about one in five. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.

Every region of Japan, worst to least

Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.

its normalworsebetterGunmaSagaKanagawaWakayamaNaraHukuokaTokusimaMiyagiKagawaSizuokaTibaTotigiAitiTookyooHukusimaKagosimaOkayamaSaitamaOosakaEhimeOkinawaHyoogoIbarakiGifuMiyazakiKootiNiigataOoitaKyootoNaganoKumamotoYamanasiMieIwateYamagataSigaAkitaNagasakiYamagutiHirosimaAomoriIsikawaToyamaHokkaidooHukuiSimaneTottori

Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.

Gunma

-0.30 7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.307th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0112th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.4426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.3 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Saga

-0.28 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.289th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.872nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.3825th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature27.9 °C6th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kanagawa

-0.17 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.179th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.1426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.2 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Wakayama

-0.12 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.129th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.622nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction65%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.7 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nara

-0.06 12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0612th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.543rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction76%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.2826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.0 °C19th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hukuoka

-0.01 12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative-0.0112th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.543rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.4425th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature27.3 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tokusima

+0.11 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1116th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.379th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction75%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.5925th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.5 °C20th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Miyagi

+0.16 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1614th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.3 °C16th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kagawa

+0.17 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.1714th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.53lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction59%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.3 °C20th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Sizuoka

+0.22 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2218th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.1726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.1 °C17th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tiba

+0.22 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2216th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.9126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.6 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Totigi

+0.22 14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2214th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.5326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.6 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Aiti

+0.28 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.2822nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.197th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction91%15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.2326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature27.1 °C14th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tookyoo

+0.34 17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3417th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.3026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.7 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hukusima

+0.35 20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3520th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.4 °C20th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kagosima

+0.36 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.3619th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.166th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction86%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.1513th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.3 °C21st highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Okayama

+0.36 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3621st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.384th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction65%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.0 °C19th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Saitama

+0.38 20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.3820th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.4826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.9 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Oosaka

+0.38 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

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Vegetation, cumulative+0.3818th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0314th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction81%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.2426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.5 °C19th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Ehime

+0.42 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4222nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.0613th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.6 °C21st highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Okinawa

+0.44 22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.535th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature28.4 °C9th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hyoogo

+0.49 19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.4919th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.385th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.9726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.9 °C16th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Ibaraki

+0.51 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5121st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+2.1226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.4 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Gifu

+0.51 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5123rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.317th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.1026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.9 °C14th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Miyazaki

+0.51 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5121st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7224th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction93%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.3615th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.3 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kooti

+0.53 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5324th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2113th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.9926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.5 °C24th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Niigata

+0.55 20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5520th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.9926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.4626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.4 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Ooita

+0.58 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.5823rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0511th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction69%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.5926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.8 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kyooto

+0.68 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6824th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3821st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction92%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.0926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.7 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nagano

+0.69 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.6921st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.089th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.1926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature20.4 °C18th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Kumamoto

+0.72 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7224th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1117th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction81%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.2624th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.9 °C5th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Yamanasi

+0.73 20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7320th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.238th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.4626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature21.3 °C22nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Mie

+0.73 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7324th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%14th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.2126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.0 °C23rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Iwate

+0.75 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7523rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.3 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Yamagata

+0.75 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7523rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.2126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.6 °C13th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Siga

+0.76 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.7626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3121st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.2026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.3 °C17th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Akita

+0.86 24th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.8624th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction95%21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5026th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature24.8 °C8th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Nagasaki

+0.91 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9125th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.59lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.6325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature27.4 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Yamaguti

+0.93 25th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9325th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5723rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.3124th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.3 °C14th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hirosima

+0.93 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9323rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.6524th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.6525th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.1 °C17th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Aomori

+0.97 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+0.9723rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.5025th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature23.6 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Isikawa

+1.01 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.3626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction94%22nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.0623rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.7 °C10th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Toyama

+1.02 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0226th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.4626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.5225th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.6 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hokkaidoo

+1.04 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.5426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+2.1126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature22.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Hukui

+1.08 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.0826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+1.0726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%19th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.8626th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.2 °C11th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Simane

+1.23 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.2326th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8926th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.6321st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature25.9 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tottori

+1.47 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, cumulative+1.4726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.9126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction83%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.9724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad. Its newest observation is 1 dekad behind the crop-outcome instrument.
Temperature26.0 °C15th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.

Kristjan Lepik (2026). The Long Swell, Crops. thelongswell.com