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Weather & Climate in Nagaoda, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nagaoda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area44.5 sq mi (115.2 km²)
Population Density210/sq mi
Coordinates33.0005°N, 130.6031°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 27 km 10 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 148 km 22 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 100 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 137 km 39 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 137 km 79 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 53 km 140 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 25 km 9 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 134 km 33 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 121 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 35 km 8 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 134 km 26 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 150 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 21 km 10 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 134 km 33 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 139 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 52 km 13 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 109 km 81 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 46 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 81 km 19 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 107 km 53 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

63 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 109 mph 63 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 104 mph 29 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 81 mph 267 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 98 mph 140 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 92 mph 252 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 81 mph 11 km
2018 Trami Category 1 98 mph 216 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 75 mph 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 208 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 109 mph 177 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 75 mph 254 km
2015 Goni Category 3 104 mph 29 km
2014 Halong Category 1 86 mph 238 km
2013 Danas Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 104 mph 252 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 63 mph 289 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 229 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 104 mph 84 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 86 mph 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 40 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 107 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 148 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 136 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 79 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 107 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 107 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 56 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 99 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 39 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 49 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 61 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 80 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 121 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 137 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 157 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 168 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 191 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 7.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 13.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Nagaoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.2").

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