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Matsutō, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
110,408 Population 120/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,400 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Matsutō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area919.7 sq mi (2,382.1 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates36.5167°N, 136.5667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.5"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 125 km
Mar 25, 2007 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan M6.7 91 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 138 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 132 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 78 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 104 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 124 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 121 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 134 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 125 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 92 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 100 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 136 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 136 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 48 km
Jan 2, 2024 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan M5.4 83 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 67 km
Mar 12, 2020 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan M5.3 89 km
Jan 3, 2024 12 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.3 98 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 274 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 87 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 272 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 229 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 237 km
2011 Roke Category 2 212 km
2009 Melor Category 1 280 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 258 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 298 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 271 km
2004 Songda Category 1 242 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 101 km
2003 Etau Category 1 107 km
2001 Danas Category 1 299 km
1999 Bart Category 1 246 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 86 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 78 km
1998 Stella Category 1 264 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 287 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 125 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 127 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m 138 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 131 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 1 91 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 58 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 10 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 56 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 44 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 92 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 93 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 97 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 100 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 107 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 139 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 144 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 164 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 175 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 175 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.3 in Driest
April 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 6.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 7.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 7.4 in

Matsutō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (5.3").

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