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Weather & Climate in Hita, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 257.2 sq mi (666.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3213°N, 130.9410°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
327 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 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M6.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M6.3 | 122 km | 39 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 133 km | 32 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan | M6.3 | 28 km | 140 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 91 km | 79 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 17 km E of Hagi, Japan | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 10 km NE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M5.5 | 79 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | M5.5 | 63 km | 81 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan | M5.5 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan | M5.4 | 45 km | 4 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan | M5.4 | 145 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 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 | 109 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 104 mph | 44 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 175 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 170 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 69 mph | 297 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 76 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 159 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 87 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 71 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 61 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 39 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 42 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 145 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 154 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 176 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Hita has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.3").