Weather & Climate in Ishioka, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ishioka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1833°N, 140.2667°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,761 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| Mar 11, 2011 | 47 km E of ?arai, Japan | M7.9 | 77 km | 43 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.9 | 113 km | 27 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.5 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan | M6.4 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.3 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | near the east coast of Honshu, Japan | M6.3 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 104 km | 38 km |
| Jun 1, 1990 | near the east coast of Honshu, Japan | M6.3 | 74 km | 67 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.2 | 94 km | 55 km |
| Apr 21, 2011 | 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan | M6.2 | 67 km | 43 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan | M6.2 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan | M6.2 | 117 km | 40 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Jun 3, 2000 | 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan | M6.2 | 72 km | 62 km |
| May 26, 2023 | 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan | M6.1 | 76 km | 42 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 43 km E of ?arai, Japan | M6.1 | 74 km | 27 km |
| Sep 15, 2011 | 68 km E of ?arai, Japan | M6.1 | 96 km | 28 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 143 km | 38 km |
| May 7, 2008 | 95 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan | M6.1 | 134 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ampil | Category 3 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 43 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2016 | Lionrock | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 101 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2005 | Saola | Category 2 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 54 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 2003 | Choi-wan | Category 3 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 46 km |
| 2001 | Vipa | Category 1 | 63 mph | 276 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 27 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 139 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 139 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 117 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 143 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 129 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 148 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 143 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 75 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 112 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 73 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 146 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 91 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 95 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 96 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 105 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 108 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 131 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 153 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 154 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 159 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 163 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 163 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Ishioka has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").