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Weather & Climate in Matsubase, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matsubase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 139.7 sq mi (361.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6500°N, 130.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
450 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 8, 2024 | 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake | M7.1 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M7.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.8 | 123 km | 39 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.7 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Dec 2, 1996 | 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.7 | 114 km | 49 km |
| Mar 20, 2005 | 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M6.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan | M6.3 | 70 km | 140 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M6.3 | 129 km | 39 km |
| May 9, 2019 | 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 16 km | 9 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 7 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 1994 | 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan | M5.9 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Aug 28, 2014 | 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan | M5.8 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan | M5.8 | 100 km | 26 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2005 | 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan | M5.7 | 148 km | 34 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
67 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 38 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 3 | 104 mph | 26 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 29 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 181 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 141 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 30 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 263 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 213 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 87 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 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 | 36 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 121 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 119 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 114 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 119 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 117 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 49 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 73 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 82 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 97 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 98 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 159 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Matsubase has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.5") and December the driest (2.4").