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Weather & Climate in Muroto, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muroto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 103.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3328°N, 134.1417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 66 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 85 km | 37 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 90 km | 50 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 114 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 49 km | 38 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 123 km | 55 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 79 km | 40 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan | M4.9 | 132 km | 44 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 148 km | 42 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan | M4.8 | 69 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan | M4.8 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan | M4.8 | 71 km | 43 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan | M4.8 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 16 km NW of Sumoto, Japan | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 13 km S of Kainan, Japan | M4.7 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 7 km NE of Gob?, Japan | M4.7 | 120 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 2020 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 15 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 28 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 244 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 27 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 84 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 40 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 98 mph | 123 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 150 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 7 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 92 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 144 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 84 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 63 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 80 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 108 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 88 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 88 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Muroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and December the driest (2.4").