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Weather & Climate in Fuji-yoshida, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fuji-yoshida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4849°N, 138.8112°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,482 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 20, 1990 | 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan | M6.4 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | near the east coast of Honshu, Japan | M6.3 | 138 km | 67 km |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan | M6.2 | 150 km | 62 km |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan | M6.2 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Jul 1, 2000 | 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M6.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2000 | near the south coast of Honshu, Japan | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 31 km ESE of It?, Japan | M6.0 | 84 km | 153 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 32 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 20 km E of ?yama, Japan | M5.9 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 2005 | near the east coast of Honshu, Japan | M5.9 | 144 km | 43 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan | M5.9 | 68 km | 170 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan | M5.9 | 106 km | 61 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 125 km | 77 km |
| Feb 1, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan | M5.8 | 87 km | 100 km |
| Apr 29, 2012 | 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan | M5.8 | 140 km | 44 km |
| Sep 20, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Kamogawa, Japan | M5.7 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 16 km SE of It?, Japan | M5.6 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan | M5.6 | 115 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2024 | Ampil | Category 3 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 146 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 75 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 58 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2009 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 37 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 76 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 52 mph | 237 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 92 mph | 78 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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 | 76 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 125 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 76 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 82 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 86 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 99 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 91 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 47 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 16 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 34 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 70 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 80 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 100 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 106 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 110 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 115 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 128 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 129 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 129 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 133 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Fuji-yoshida has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (1.6").