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Weather & Climate in Hotaka, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hotaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 136.8 sq mi (354.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3396°N, 137.8825°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
684 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 77 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 104 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 120 km | 267 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 | 201 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 159 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 128 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 144 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 199 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 172 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 53 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 164 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 139 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 123 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 147 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 121 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 98 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 131 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 29 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 37 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 39 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 48 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 58 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 61 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 65 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 66 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 88 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 102 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Hotaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (1.6").