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Weather & Climate in Fukushima, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fukushima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 296.4 sq mi (767.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°N, 140.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Mar 16, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.3 | 98 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 115 km | 44 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 130 km | 43 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 111 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 99 km | 32 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 103 km E of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 149 km | 51 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 63 km | 32 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 43 km NE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 81 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 105 km | 47 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 83 km | 38 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 87 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 72 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 299 km |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 95 km |
| 2016 | Lionrock | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 75 mph | 200 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 58 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 150 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 125 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 110 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 197 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 129 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 147 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 124 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 146 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 98 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 114 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 20 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 20 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 39 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 44 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 83 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 86 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 111 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 113 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 137 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 138 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 140 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 143 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 154 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Fukushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.1").