Tokyo Faces Heavy Rain Today; Fukuoka, Osaka, Sapporo Stay Drier

Tokyo's Rain Forecast for Today

Tokyo's forecast for today, September 21, calls for heavy rain with a daily total near 120 mm and a 60% chance of showers. Separate hourly forecasts show about 3 mm at 6 a.m., 9 mm at 3 p.m., and 6 mm at 6 p.m. Highs are expected near 25°C, with lows around 21°C and humidity near 94%.

The Driving Index rates today's conditions "No major issues," while the Activity Index is "Poor" and the Clothing Index calls for long sleeves. The Heatstroke Index stands at "Attention." Rain gear is worth carrying given the forecast showers at several points in the day.

Fukuoka, Osaka and Sapporo Forecasts Stay Drier

Fukuoka's forecast for today calls for sunshine with occasional clouds and a high near 25°C, with just a 30% chance of rain. Osaka's forecast calls for cloudy skies with a high near 28°C and a 30% chance of rain. Sapporo's forecast calls for sunny breaks and a high near 26°C, though its low near 16°C is the widest range among these three cities today.

The Clothing Index calls for short sleeves in Fukuoka, Osaka and Sapporo. Sapporo's Activity Index rating is "Excellent," and Fukuoka's Activity Index rating is also "Excellent," while Osaka's Activity Index rating is "Fair" despite the drier forecast.

Air Quality in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo Today

Air quality forecasts are favorable across Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo today. Osaka's daily air quality rating is "Excellent," while Tokyo, Fukuoka and Sapporo are each rated "Good." Morning forecasts show "Excellent" air quality in Tokyo and Fukuoka, while Sapporo's morning forecast is "Good."

Osaka's late-morning air quality forecast is also "Excellent," matching its daily rating, and its afternoon forecast holds at "Excellent" as well. In Tokyo, the afternoon air quality forecast is "Excellent."