Kurume sits on Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, which typically takes the country’s earliest and most direct typhoon landfalls of the season, with a rainy season that begins earlier than the rest of Japan.
Inland on the Chikugo River in Fukuoka prefecture, the city closely tracks the river’s level during Kyushu’s typhoon season. Because Kyushu is often the first part of Japan a typhoon reaches, radar imagery is closely watched here in the hours before landfall, and the Japan Meteorological Agency’s regional radar network covers Fukuoka. Learn more: Hurricane Season Radar Guide · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Kurume right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Kurume, Fukuoka in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Kurume, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Kurume rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Kurume?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Fukuoka are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Kurume or pass by.
Is this Kurume rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.