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Weather & Climate in Matsumoto, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matsumoto 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 1,946 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 | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 377.9 sq mi (978.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2333°N, 137.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
584 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 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 127 km | 104 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 70 km | 17 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 134 km | 267 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 108 km | 278 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.3 | 133 km | 122 km |
| Dec 7, 1990 | 17 km SSW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2001 | 20 km WSW of Shiozawa, Japan | M5.3 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km ENE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 60 km | 13 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 | 188 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 117 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 132 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 212 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 174 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 205 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 156 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 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 | — | 135 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 135 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 108 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 141 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 34 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 36 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 40 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 51 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 53 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 58 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 74 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 77 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 84 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 119 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 |
Matsumoto 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").