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Weather & Climate in Fukaya, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fukaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 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 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.1771°N, 139.2603°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,848 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 137 km 11 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 122 km 67 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 146 km 15 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 115 km 43 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 122 km 9 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 129 km 62 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 135 km 42 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 118 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 140 km 10 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 141 km 153 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 121 km 43 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 143 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 100 km 61 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 74 km 10 km
May 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Hasaki, Japan M5.8 150 km 29 km
Feb 1, 1992 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan M5.8 124 km 100 km
Apr 29, 2012 5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan M5.8 117 km 44 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 42 km 77 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 121 km 12 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 113 km 6 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
2024 Ampil Category 3 98 mph 276 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 98 mph 95 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 65 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 81 mph 268 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 75 mph 226 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 237 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 81 mph 162 km
2011 Roke Category 2 92 mph 31 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 64 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 81 mph 104 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 92 mph 81 km
2003 Etau Category 1 52 mph 283 km
2002 Higos Category 2 86 mph 65 km
2001 Danas Category 1 81 mph 71 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 86 mph 163 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 69 mph 168 km
1998 Stella Category 1 69 mph 40 km
1996 Violet Category 1 81 mph 198 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 63 mph 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

9 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 105,385 122 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 122 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 144 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 76 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 109 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 111 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 109 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 43 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 50 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 69 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 70 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 71 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 72 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 82 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 85 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 87 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 87 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 93 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 103 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 107 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 123 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Driest

Fukaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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