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Weather & Climate in Kamitakeda, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamitakeda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1761°N, 137.8748°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
538 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 104 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 133 km | 267 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 99 km | 278 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.3 | 136 km | 122 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Shiozawa, Japan | M5.3 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1991 | 5 km E of Ueda, Japan | M5.2 | 49 km | 188 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan | M5.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 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 | 191 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 169 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 164 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 160 km |
| 1997 | Opal | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 133 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 116 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 149 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 26 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 30 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 41 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 47 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 51 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 82 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 84 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 94 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 99 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 119 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Kamitakeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.3").