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Sakurajima - Fog Hunter - Kyushu

Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan

Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Fog Probability · ≥ 75.0%

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Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Fog Probability 100% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Fog Probability
0%
Dewpoint Spread0.6°C
Visibility4912 (Mist/Haze)
Relative Humidity97%
Wind Speed2.1m/s (calm conditions)

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Times shown in Asia/Tokyo

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What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast predicts when Kyushu's volcanic steam, subtropical humidity, and mountainous terrain create atmospheric photography conditions. We track temperature inversions, humidity patterns, and geothermal activity to identify when mist transforms calderas, forests, and onsen villages.

Kyushu's subtropical climate and active volcanism create fog conditions unlike anywhere else in Japan. Mount Aso's massive caldera traps morning mist around its active crater, while Yakushima's ancient cedars remain wrapped in perpetual cloud. Yufuin's onsen village sees lake mist rising from thermal springs beneath Mount Yufu's twin peaks.

What makes Kyushu fog photography special:

  • Volcanic steam mixing with natural fog - Mount Aso's active crater sends white plumes into morning mist creating otherworldly layers
  • Subtropical forest clouds - Yakushima's 3,000-year-old cedars emerge from moss-draped mist receiving 250+ inches annual rainfall
  • Onsen village atmospherics - Thermal springs in Yufuin and Beppu create steam rising from streets and ponds blending with natural fog
  • Crater lake mysteries - Kirishima's volcanic lakes develop morning fog banks isolated between peaks

Lake Kinrinko in Yufuin produces spectacular morning mist November through March when cold air meets thermal waters—arrive before dawn for steam rising across mirror-calm surface with Mount Yufu reflected. Mount Aso's caldera rim offers views into fog-filled volcanic bowls with Nakadake crater's steam plume above. Yakushima's forest trails become mystical when fog drifts through moss-covered ancient trees. Best conditions occur on clear cold winter mornings, though Yakushima's fog is reliably year-round.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
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Time
Asia/Tokyo
Fog Probability
≥ 75.0%
Mon, Jun 8
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How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Fog Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Asia/Tokyo
Clear Sky Probability (Ensemble)
%
Dew Point
°C
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Snowfall
cm
Solar Elevation
°
Temperature
°C
Total Precipitation
mm
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Visibility
m
Wind Gusts
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Tue, Jun 9 Sunrise 05:12 Sunset 19:21
24:00 ☾
0% 20°C 3.3mm 97% 0cm -35° 20°C 1.9mm 0.08kPa 4912m 4.2m/s 2.1m/s
01:00 ☾
0% 19°C 2.8mm 95% 0cm -35° 20°C 4.5mm 0.12kPa 8072m 5.2m/s 2.7m/s
02:00 ☾
0% 19°C 1.6mm 94% 0cm -30° 19°C 6.3mm 0.12kPa 12521m 4.8m/s 2.5m/s
03:00 ☾
0% 18°C 3.5mm 96% 0cm -23° 19°C 9.9mm 0.09kPa 5035m 2.9m/s 1.6m/s
04:00 ☾
0% 18°C 0.94mm 96% 0cm -14° 19°C 2.1mm 0.1kPa 18590m 2.7m/s 1.5m/s
05:00 ☾
0% 18°C 2.3mm 96% 0cm -3° 19°C 3.8mm 0.09kPa 7241m 4.4m/s 2m/s
06:00 ☾
0% 18°C 1.8mm 96% 0cm 8.5° 19°C 5.5mm 0.09kPa 10619m 4.5m/s 1.8m/s
07:00 ☾
0% 18°C 1mm 94% 0cm 21° 19°C 6mm 0.12kPa 12056m 6.9m/s 2.3m/s
08:00 ☾
0% 18°C 0.43mm 94% 0cm 33° 19°C 6.7mm 0.13kPa 19359m 5.5m/s 2.2m/s
09:00
0% 18°C 0.37mm 93% 0cm 46° 19°C 7.2mm 0.15kPa 23598m 3.3m/s 1.6m/s
10:00
0% 18°C 0.79mm 93% 0cm 59° 19°C 0.38mm 0.16kPa 14822m 3.2m/s 1.7m/s
11:00
0% 18°C 0.37mm 92% 0cm 71° 19°C 0.94mm 0.16kPa 23056m 2.6m/s 1.4m/s
12:00
0% 18°C 0.84mm 94% 0cm 81° 19°C 2mm 0.14kPa 16635m 2.4m/s 1.3m/s
13:00
0% 18°C 0.33mm 93% 0cm 77° 19°C 2.3mm 0.16kPa 24134m 2.6m/s 1.8m/s
14:00
0% 17°C 0.09mm 92% 0cm 66° 19°C 2.6mm 0.18kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 0.83m/s
15:00
0% 17°C 0.03mm 93% 0cm 53° 18°C 2.9mm 0.14kPa 24135m 2.5m/s 1.7m/s
16:00
0% 17°C 0.08mm 92% 0cm 40° 19°C 0.13mm 0.17kPa 24135m 2.5m/s 1.4m/s
17:00
0% 18°C 0.45mm 93% 0cm 28° 19°C 0.38mm 0.14kPa 18194m 2.1m/s 1.2m/s
18:00
0% 18°C 0.17mm 94% 0cm 15° 19°C 0.63mm 0.14kPa 24135m 1m/s 0.69m/s
19:00
0% 17°C 0.75mm 90% 0cm 3.5° 19°C 1.2mm 0.22kPa 17018m 2.9m/s 1.6m/s
20:00 ☾
0% 16°C 0.28mm 88% 0cm -7.8° 18°C 1.8mm 0.24kPa 23786m 4m/s 2.4m/s
21:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 87% 0cm -18° 17°C 1.8mm 0.26kPa 24134m 3.9m/s 2.6m/s
22:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 86% 0cm -26° 17°C 0mm 0.28kPa 24134m 1.6m/s 1.2m/s
23:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0.01mm 86% 0cm -32° 17°C 0mm 0.28kPa 24135m 1.4m/s 1m/s
Wed, Jun 10 Sunrise 05:12 Sunset 19:21
24:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 85% 0cm -35° 17°C 0mm 0.29kPa 24134m 1.4m/s 0.92m/s
01:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 85% 0cm -34° 17°C 0mm 0.29kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 1.7m/s
02:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 84% 0cm -30° 17°C 0mm 0.32kPa 24135m 1.6m/s 1m/s
03:00 ☾
0% 15°C 0mm 85% 0cm -23° 17°C 0mm 0.3kPa 24134m 2.2m/s 1.7m/s
04:00 ☾
1% 15°C 0mm 88% 0cm -14° 17°C 0mm 0.24kPa 24135m 3.2m/s 2.5m/s
05:00 ☾
1% 15°C 0mm 88% 0cm -3° 17°C 0mm 0.24kPa 24134m 3m/s 2.3m/s
06:00 ☾
2% 16°C 0mm 87% 0cm 8.5° 18°C 0mm 0.26kPa 24134m 2.9m/s 2.1m/s
07:00 ☾
2% 16°C 0mm 86% 0cm 21° 18°C 0mm 0.31kPa 24134m 3.2m/s 2m/s
08:00 ☾
1% 16°C 0mm 83% 0cm 33° 19°C 0mm 0.39kPa 24134m 3.4m/s 2.2m/s
09:00
1% 16°C 0mm 78% 0cm 46° 20°C 0mm 0.51kPa 24135m 2.8m/s 1.5m/s
10:00
11% 16°C 0mm 75% 0cm 58° 20°C 0mm 0.59kPa 24134m 3.1m/s 1.7m/s
11:00
20% 16°C 0mm 70% 0cm 71° 21°C 0mm 0.76kPa 24134m 2.5m/s 1.3m/s
12:00
30% 16°C 0mm 66% 0cm 81° 22°C 0mm 0.92kPa 24134m 2.3m/s 1.6m/s
13:00
31% 16°C 0mm 62% 0cm 77° 23°C 0mm 1.1kPa 24134m 1.8m/s 1.5m/s
14:00
33% 16°C 0mm 60% 0cm 66° 24°C 0mm 1.2kPa 24134m 1.5m/s 1.8m/s
15:00
34% 16°C 0mm 62% 0cm 53° 24°C 0mm 1.1kPa 24134m 1.7m/s 2.3m/s
16:00
37% 16°C 0mm 66% 0cm 40° 23°C 0mm 0.96kPa 24134m 2.3m/s 2.2m/s
17:00
40% 18°C 0mm 75% 0cm 28° 22°C 0mm 0.67kPa 24135m 3m/s 2.2m/s
18:00
43% 18°C 0mm 79% 0cm 15° 22°C 0mm 0.55kPa 24134m 2.9m/s 2.3m/s
19:00
42% 17°C 0mm 85% 0cm 3.6° 20°C 0mm 0.35kPa 24134m 2.4m/s 2.2m/s
20:00 ☾
40% 17°C 0mm 89% 0cm -7.7° 19°C 0mm 0.23kPa 24135m 2m/s 2m/s
21:00 ☾
39% 17°C 0mm 88% 0cm -18° 18°C 0mm 0.25kPa 24135m 1.7m/s 1.7m/s
22:00 ☾
45% 16°C 0mm 88% 0cm -26° 18°C 0mm 0.25kPa 24134m 1.8m/s 1.7m/s
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50% 16°C 0mm 89% 0cm -32° 18°C 0mm 0.24kPa 24134m 1.7m/s 1.6m/s
Thu, Jun 11 Sunrise 05:12 Sunset 19:22
24:00 ☾
56% 16°C 0mm 89% 0cm -35° 18°C 0mm 0.22kPa 24135m 1.5m/s 1.4m/s
01:00 ☾
54% 16°C 0mm 90% 0cm -34° 18°C 0mm 0.21kPa 24134m 1.4m/s 1.4m/s
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52% 16°C 0mm 90% 0cm -30° 18°C 0mm 0.21kPa 24135m 1.5m/s 1.4m/s
03:00 ☾
50% 16°C 0mm 90% 0cm -23° 18°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24134m 1.7m/s 1.6m/s
04:00 ☾
52% 16°C 0mm 91% 0cm -14° 17°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 1.7m/s 1.5m/s
05:00 ☾
53% 16°C 0mm 90% 0cm -3° 17°C 0mm 0.2kPa 24134m 1.7m/s 1.6m/s
06:00 ☾
55% 16°C 0mm 87% 0cm 8.5° 18°C 0mm 0.26kPa 24135m 2.1m/s 1.8m/s
07:00 ☾
50% 16°C 0mm 80% 0cm 21° 19°C 0mm 0.45kPa 24135m 2.2m/s 1.5m/s
08:00 ☾
45% 16°C 0mm 71% 0cm 33° 21°C 0mm 0.73kPa 24134m 2.6m/s 1.3m/s
09:00
40% 16°C 0mm 63% 0cm 46° 23°C 0mm 1kPa 24134m 2.3m/s 1.1m/s
10:00
33% 16°C 0mm 65% 0cm 58° 23°C 0mm 0.97kPa 24134m 3.2m/s 1.8m/s
11:00
25% 16°C 0mm 67% 0cm 71° 23°C 0mm 0.91kPa 24135m 4m/s 2.5m/s
12:00
18% 16°C 0mm 68% 0cm 81° 22°C 0mm 0.86kPa 24135m 4.9m/s 3.1m/s
13:00
17% 16°C 0mm 71% 0cm 77° 22°C 0mm 0.75kPa 24135m 4.1m/s 2.9m/s
14:00
17% 16°C 0mm 73% 0cm 66° 21°C 0mm 0.66kPa 24135m 3.3m/s 2.6m/s
15:00
16% 15°C 0mm 75% 0cm 53° 20°C 0mm 0.57kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 2.3m/s
16:00
22% 15°C 0mm 76% 0cm 40° 19°C 0mm 0.53kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 2.2m/s
17:00
28% 14°C 0mm 77% 0cm 28° 19°C 0mm 0.5kPa 24135m 2.3m/s 2.1m/s
18:00
34% 14°C 0mm 77% 0cm 15° 18°C 0mm 0.47kPa 24135m 2.2m/s 2m/s
19:00
35% 14°C 0mm 78% 0cm 3.7° 18°C 0mm 0.44kPa 24135m 2.3m/s 2m/s
20:00 ☾
36% 14°C 0mm 80% 0cm -7.6° 18°C 0mm 0.41kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 2m/s
21:00 ☾
37% 14°C 0mm 81% 0cm -18° 17°C 0mm 0.38kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 2m/s
22:00 ☾
47% 14°C 0mm 80% 0cm -26° 17°C 0mm 0.4kPa 24135m 2.3m/s 1.9m/s
23:00 ☾
56% 14°C 0mm 79% 0cm -32° 17°C 0mm 0.41kPa 24135m 2.2m/s 1.8m/s
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