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Weather & Climate in Echizen, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Echizen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8857°N, 136.1707°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
377 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 80 km | 362 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Sea of Japan | M5.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 94 km | 358 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 66 km | 347 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 60 km | 278 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 109 km | 372 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 145 km | 267 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 79 km | 361 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 37 km NW of Hakui, Japan | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 9 km E of Takayama, Japan | M5.1 | 110 km | 3 km |
| May 28, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan | M5.1 | 53 km | 49 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 120 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 67 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 231 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 143 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 32 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 102 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 55 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 136 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 114 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 62 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 118 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 133 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 148 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in |
Echizen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and August the driest (5.9").