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Weather & Climate in Gujō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gujō 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 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 398.0 sq mi (1,030.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7369°N, 136.9585°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
397 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 | 139 km | 362 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 108 km | 36 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 347 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 45 km | 278 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 147 km | 267 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 329 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Oct 5, 1996 | 12 km NW of Kanaya, Japan | M5.2 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 5 km E of Ueda, Japan | M5.2 | 145 km | 188 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 10 km SE of Ono, Japan | M5.1 | 40 km | 42 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan | M5.1 | 146 km | 352 km |
| May 28, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan | M5.1 | 83 km | 49 km |
| May 29, 2020 | 15 km WSW of Toyoshina, Japan | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 203 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 126 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 241 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 257 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 120 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 70 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 70 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 117 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 141 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 83 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 50 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 50 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 68 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 79 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 129 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 163 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 165 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 165 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 189 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Gujō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (4.0").