Nagasaki Local Meteorological Observatory, Meteorological observatory in Nagasaki, Japan.
The Nagasaki Local Meteorological Observatory is a weather station that continuously collects data on air pressure, temperature, and precipitation across the coastal region. The facility uses modern instruments and sensors to capture detailed information about local weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.
The station began operating in October 2013, replacing an earlier facility that had been collecting weather data for the region since the post-war period. This transition was part of a modernization of Japan's weather observation network.
The observatory forms part of Japan's extensive network of weather stations, reflecting the national emphasis on precise environmental monitoring and natural disaster prevention.
Visitors can access current weather forecasts and measurements through the facility's official website. The data is readily available online and updated regularly to provide accurate information about local conditions.
Located at coordinates 32°44'1N and 129°52'5E, this station contributes to the Japan Meteorological Agency's typhoon tracking system in the Northwestern Pacific.
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