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Weather & Climate in Hashima, Japan

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

Hashima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²)
Population Density3,277/sq mi
Coordinates35.3290°N, 136.6805°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.67"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

468 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 113 km 362 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 145 km 358 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 130 km 11 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 116 km 328 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 88 km 36 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 122 km 35 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 136 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 115 km 347 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 110 km 10 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 135 km 372 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 88 km 278 km
Apr 3, 2001 10 km NE of Mori, Japan M5.4 131 km 33 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 91 km 329 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 131 km 33 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 150 km 361 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 136 km 10 km
May 28, 2005 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan M5.2 131 km 296 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 144 km 13 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 140 km 10 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 31 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 202 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 98 mph 249 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 201 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 98 mph 100 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 202 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 86 mph 198 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 100 km
2017 Lan Category 1 98 mph 220 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 207 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 75 mph 282 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 86 mph 123 km
2011 Roke Category 3 92 mph 112 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 271 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 148 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 75 mph 204 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 210 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 86 mph 203 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 92 mph 187 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 69 mph 207 km
2003 Etau Category 2 86 mph 53 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 3,022 146 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m - 125 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 142 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 35 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 84 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 142 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 149 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 124 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 38 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake - 8,000 38 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 150 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 92 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 96 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 117 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 129 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 146 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 161 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 170 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest

Hashima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (2.1").

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