Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fudaba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average
41°F (5°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
181 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Area
108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density
49/sq mi
Coordinates
33.4500°N, 133.2000°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall86.3"
127% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)13.35"
Driest Month (Jan)2.13"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.8.
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
94 km
50 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
130 km
79 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
81 km
32 km
Jan 21, 2022
27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M6.3
135 km
39 km
Apr 25, 2001
18 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.7
130 km
33 km
Mar 27, 2006
45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M5.5
135 km
35 km
Jul 12, 2015
12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan
M5.5
143 km
53 km
Mar 2, 2017
39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M5.3
137 km
44 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
88 km
43 km
Jul 17, 2021
29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan
M5.2
129 km
64 km
Apr 2, 1997
34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M5.1
91 km
46 km
Apr 15, 2016
13 km SW of Saiki, Japan
M5.1
146 km
10 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
55 km
50 km
Aug 14, 1993
19 km SW of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
74 km
41 km
Feb 18, 2018
27 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.0
123 km
42 km
Jun 20, 2017
15 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.0
126 km
37 km
Jan 3, 1991
22 km W of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
83 km
63 km
Mar 8, 2020
28 km NE of Usuki, Japan
M4.9
113 km
58 km
Jul 22, 2023
32 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M4.9
141 km
29 km
Jan 9, 2001
40 km W of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
101 km
49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Shanshan
Category 2
98 mph
290 km
2023
Lan
Category 1
69 mph
233 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 2
98 mph
242 km
2020
Chan-hom
Category 1
75 mph
300 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
219 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
104 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
115 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
133 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
71 km
2016
Malakas
Category 2
86 mph
78 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
255 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
114 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
173 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
51 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
185 km
2011
Roke
Category 4
98 mph
228 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
68 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
92 mph
239 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
135 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
98 mph
166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1596
BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU
Eruption + Earthquake
8.0 m
708
140 km
1968
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
3.1 m
1
144 km
684
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
3.0 m
-
129 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
120 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
-
-
118 km
1715
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
-
-
140 km
1698
SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO
Earthquake
-
-
140 km
1597
BEPPU BAY, JAPAN
Eruption + Earthquake
-
40
150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (169 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
169 km
Kujusan
Stratovolcano(es)
1,791 m (5,876 ft)
1996
186 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
188 km
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
2.1 in
Coldest, Driest
February
42°F (6°C)
3.8 in
March
48°F (9°C)
5.9 in
April
58°F (14°C)
9.1 in
May
64°F (18°C)
10.1 in
June
71°F (21°C)
13.4 in
Wettest
July
77°F (25°C)
13.1 in
August
79°F (26°C)
3.7 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
11.6 in
October
64°F (18°C)
7.0 in
November
54°F (12°C)
4.0 in
December
45°F (7°C)
2.5 in
Fudaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (2.1").