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Weather & Climate in Funabashi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Funabashi 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 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 220.5 sq mi (571.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7053°N, 137.3110°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
601 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 103 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 55 km | 267 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | 45 km WSW of Ry?tsu-minato, Japan | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 91 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 192 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 134 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 158 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 253 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 17 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 146 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 221 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 92 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 87 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 103 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 96 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 95 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 141 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 56 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 141 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 89 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 113 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 29 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 59 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 69 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 70 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 74 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 78 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 92 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 109 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 114 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 140 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 7.1 in |
Funabashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (4.9").