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Weather & Climate in Misasa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Misasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 129.9 sq mi (336.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4100°N, 133.8947°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 141 km | 362 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 119 km | 358 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 63 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 147 km | 347 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 118 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.0 | 146 km | 358 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 130 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
39 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 252 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 154 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 192 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 171 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 72 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 122 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 92 km |
| 1997 | Rosie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 111 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 124 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 141 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
Misasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (4.0").