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Weather & Climate in Mitsuke, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mitsuke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5333°N, 138.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
555 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 132 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan | M5.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 49 km | 139 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 41 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 260 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 181 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 115 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 163 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 229 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 262 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 69 mph | 206 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1991 | Mireille | Category 1 | 98 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 147 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 98 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 149 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 95 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 132 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 40 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 59 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 82 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 74 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 57 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 71 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 99 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 101 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 102 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 102 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 103 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 105 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 118 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
Mitsuke has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.4") and May the driest (4.1").