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Weather & Climate in Gōdo, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gōdo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4167°N, 136.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
451 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 104 km | 362 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 136 km | 358 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 99 km | 36 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 127 km | 328 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 105 km | 347 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 128 km | 372 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 79 km | 278 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 102 km | 329 km |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 36 km S of Ise, Japan | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 138 km | 361 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2005 | 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan | M5.2 | 143 km | 296 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 34 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 208 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 91 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 206 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 112 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 209 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 199 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 137 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 137 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 27 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 97 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 50 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 84 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 96 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 115 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 127 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 156 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 172 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Gōdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.3").