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Weather & Climate in Gotō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gotō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 4,870.3 sq mi (12,614.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6842°N, 128.8068°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| May 3, 2020 | 139 km WSW of Kushikino, Japan | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 18 km W of Akune, Japan | M4.9 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Jun 4, 2016 | 100 km S of Fukuech?, Japan | M4.8 | 99 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 19 km SW of Ushibukamachi, Japan | M4.8 | 118 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 12 km S of Kashima, Japan | M4.7 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 19 km NNW of Hondomachi-hondo, Japan | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2017 | 114 km WSW of Kushikino, Japan | M4.6 | 142 km | 48 km |
| Aug 25, 2022 | 13 km WNW of Akune, Japan | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2019 | 79 km SSE of Fukuech?, Japan | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 10 km E of Nagasaki, Japan | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2011 | 64 km W of Kushikino, Japan | M4.6 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Nagasaki, Japan | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 16 km E of Hondomachi-hondo, Japan | M4.5 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2009 | 64 km WSW of Ushibukamachi, Japan | M4.3 | 89 km | 34 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 29 km SW of Akune, Japan | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2003 | 93 km SSW of Fukuech?, Japan | M4.3 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 2009 | 71 km W of Ushibukamachi, Japan | M4.3 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 19 km ENE of Amakusa, Japan | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1995 | 78 km SSE of Fukuech?, Japan | M4.3 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2020 | 145 km S of Fukuech?, Japan | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
65 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 141 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 3 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 3 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 45 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 3 | 98 mph | 102 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 30 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 3 | 92 mph | 175 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 226 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2014 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 95 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 181 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 104 mph | 193 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 140 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fukue (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 5 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 140 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
Gotō has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (3.8").