3.2.1 Climatic analysis

Figure 54- Ariel view of the building and the elevation. Source- (Velazquez, 2011)

3.2.1 Climatic analysis Climate of Fukuoka is moderate, with hot summer and mild winters. The average temperature of Fukuoka is 16.6 OC and an average relative humidity of 77%. Winters are cold and the temperature falls to 0 OC. the climate of Fukuoka is very similar to composite climate with all the seasons that is summer, rainy and winter.

Climatic data

Parameters Findings

Geographical Position

Elevation

Latitude 33.57O S Longitude 130.55O W 19 m above sea level

Climatic Classification

Mean Annual Temperature Average Daytime Temperature during the hottest months (July, August, September) Average Daytime Temperature during the coldest months (January, February, March)

Warm temperate with fully humid, hot summer and rainy season 16.6 OC 25.7 OC

8OC

Annual Average Relative Humidity 77% (hottest months); 63% (coldest months) Average Monthly Precipitation 150 mm Prevailing Wind Direction Southeast Average Wind Speed 3.4 m/s Solar Radiation Maximum: 782 Wh/m2 (December 21) Minimum: 647 Wh/m2 (June 21)