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Weather & Climate in Mukai-awagasaki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mukai-awagasaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 107.9 sq mi (279.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6325°N, 136.6373°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
535 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 124 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Sea of Japan | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 107 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 347 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 59 km | 278 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 52 km | 267 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan | M5.4 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 74 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 219 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 93 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 121 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 77 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 85 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Rosie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 56 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 210 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 24 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 110 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 140 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 43 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 5 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 145 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 54 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 85 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 96 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 101 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 112 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 129 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 135 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 162 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in |
Mukai-awagasaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (5.3").