Hakone, Japan
Full City Profile
10,925
Population
305/sq mi density
2,408 ft
Elevation
734 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Hakone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1895°N, 139.0265°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 44 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 89 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 44 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 54 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 45 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 47 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 112 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 72 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 58 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 147 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 99 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 87 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 16 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 5 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 33 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 33 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 62 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 78 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 91 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 119 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 130 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 143 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 144 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 156 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Hakone has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (2.1").