District Meteorological Observatory


The District Meteorological Observatory, abbreviated to DMO, is a type of Japan [Meteorological Agency] weather station and a part of a local government. There are five District Meteorological Observatories in Japan. They are responsible for regional observation of the atmosphere, earthquakes, volcanos, and gathering data to make public service announcements and provide warnings in the event of a natural disaster. They also supervise Local Meteorological Observatory and other weather stations within each district area.

District Meteorological Observatories in Japan

In addition to the above weather observatories, Okinawa Meteorological Observatory is considered to be equivalent to them in a status owing to the wideness of its district area, which is covering largely in the ocean. This particular position is provided by Article XLVIII, Section 2 of the Act for Establishment of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.