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Weather & Climate in Azumino, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Azumino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2882°N, 137.8871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
649 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 92 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 136 km | 104 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 102 km | 278 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 126 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 202 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 170 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 57 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 197 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 160 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 144 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 129 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 125 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 103 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 136 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 28 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 36 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 41 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 45 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 57 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 58 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 68 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 70 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 72 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 89 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 101 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Azumino has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.3").