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Weather & Climate in Hirobaba, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hirobaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4231°N, 138.9697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan | M5.9 | 137 km | 61 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 61 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 123 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 127 km | 139 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan | M5.6 | 106 km | 64 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 3 km E of Chiba, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 59 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 74 km | 104 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan | M5.5 | 86 km | 89 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan | M5.5 | 81 km | 46 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 62 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 94 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 118 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 282 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 52 mph | 265 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 102 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 109 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 135 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 293 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 70 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 135 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 114 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 116 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 138 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 143 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 12 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 40 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 60 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 63 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 66 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 69 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 89 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 92 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 100 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 118 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Hirobaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (2.1").