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Weather & Climate in Gojō, Japan

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

Gojō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 285 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 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area217.3 sq mi (562.7 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates34.3500°N, 135.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 68 km 22 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 127 km 362 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 138 km 333 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 125 km 14 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 58 km 399 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 80 km 14 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 103 km 388 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 45 km 66 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 124 km 328 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 98 km 371 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 144 km 33 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 53 km 10 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 48 km 35 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 148 km 347 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 117 km 372 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 112 km 329 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 92 km 33 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 98 km 37 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 111 km 33 km
Jan 15, 2021 76 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.2 149 km 360 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

52 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 81 mph 72 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 242 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 98 mph 74 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 64 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 92 mph 96 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 130 km
2017 Lan Category 2 104 mph 174 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 68 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 81 mph 198 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 105 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 268 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 92 mph 208 km
2011 Roke Category 4 98 mph 113 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 131 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 75 mph 296 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 92 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 75 mph 139 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 277 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 92 mph 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

20 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 3,022 149 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 135 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 138 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 100 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 39 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 126 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 103 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m - 111 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 129 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m - 97 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 143 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m - 139 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 64 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 32 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake - - 126 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 124 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 124 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 105 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake - - 115 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest

Gojō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").

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