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Weather & Climate in Kawatana, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawatana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0667°N, 129.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M6.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan | M6.3 | 119 km | 140 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 84 km | 9 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 10 km NE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M5.5 | 70 km | 19 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan | M5.4 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan | M5.4 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan | M5.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2016 | 8 km ENE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.2 | 89 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
60 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 3 | 104 mph | 52 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 2 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 71 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 100 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 266 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 58 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 142 km |
| 2007 | Nari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 195 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 54 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 53 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 105 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 117 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 144 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 157 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 159 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kawatana has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.4").