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Weather & Climate in Hirado, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hirado 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 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 90.8 sq mi (235.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3685°N, 129.5525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M7.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M6.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M5.5 | 65 km | 19 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan | M5.4 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 13 km E of Uto, Japan | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.2 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 4 km N of Uto, Japan | M5.1 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 2000 | 1 km ESE of Uto, Japan | M5.0 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9 km W of Uto, Japan | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 10 km ESE of Shimabara, Japan | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 15 km SSW of Tsukawaki, Japan | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
58 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 104 mph | 81 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 2 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 59 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 111 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 58 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 69 mph | 288 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 101 km |
| 2014 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 2 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 239 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 43 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 98 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 97 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 103 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 161 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Hirado has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (2.8").