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Weather & Climate in Maizuru, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maizuru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 132.1 sq mi (342.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4500°N, 135.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 11 km | 362 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 35 km | 358 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 28 km | 347 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 150 km | 278 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 20 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 76 km | 361 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 10 km SE of Ono, Japan | M5.1 | 124 km | 42 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 51 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan | M5.1 | 73 km | 49 km |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.0 | 17 km | 358 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Feb 17, 2009 | 19 km ESE of Tsuruga, Japan | M4.9 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan | M4.9 | 65 km | 370 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 25 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 111 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 285 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 52 mph | 296 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 98 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 73 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 86 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 27 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 88 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 99 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 142 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 152 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Maizuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (4.8").