Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nagata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average
44°F (7°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
133 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Area
1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density
1/sq mi
Coordinates
30.3952°N, 130.4255°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall120.4"
217% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)19.69"
Driest Month (Dec)5.47"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
896 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.8.
Oct 30, 2009
98 km NNE of Naze, Japan
M6.8
145 km
34 km
Oct 18, 1996
20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan
M6.6
67 km
10 km
Jun 6, 2000
124 km SE of Koshima, Japan
M6.4
145 km
33 km
Jan 24, 1999
15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan
M6.4
68 km
33 km
Jan 8, 2019
16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan
M6.3
63 km
35 km
Sep 3, 2009
32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan
M6.2
92 km
163 km
Sep 13, 1994
110 km NNE of Naze, Japan
M6.1
133 km
34 km
Apr 2, 2025
56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan
M6.1
123 km
29 km
Feb 17, 1990
80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan
M6.1
100 km
66 km
Dec 16, 1998
22 km S of Kushima, Japan
M6.0
129 km
42 km
Jun 25, 2000
33 km S of Kushima, Japan
M6.0
115 km
10 km
Apr 9, 2011
110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan
M5.9
137 km
11 km
Apr 30, 1994
8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan
M5.9
141 km
26 km
Sep 23, 1992
17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan
M5.8
84 km
161 km
Oct 2, 2000
119 km N of Naze, Japan
M5.8
146 km
33 km
Oct 2, 2000
128 km N of Naze, Japan
M5.7
139 km
33 km
Sep 9, 1996
8 km NE of Koseda, Japan
M5.7
29 km
33 km
May 15, 2019
59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan
M5.7
80 km
29 km
May 31, 2005
10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan
M5.7
134 km
34 km
Apr 23, 1992
119 km SE of Koshima, Japan
M5.7
140 km
40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
81 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Shanshan
Category 4
109 mph
33 km
2024
Bebinca
Category 1
75 mph
280 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 4
115 mph
26 km
2020
Haishen
Category 3
104 mph
73 km
2020
Chan-hom
Category 1
81 mph
286 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
210 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
104 mph
228 km
2018
Soulik
Category 3
98 mph
162 km
2018
Trami
Category 2
98 mph
47 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
75 mph
244 km
2017
Saola
Category 1
69 mph
237 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
92 mph
13 km
2016
Malakas
Category 3
109 mph
83 km
2016
Namtheun
Category 3
81 mph
42 km
2015
Goni
Category 4
115 mph
92 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 3
104 mph
129 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
170 km
2012
Sanba
Category 3
104 mph
243 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 2
104 mph
217 km
2012
Damrey
Category 1
63 mph
165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1780
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Astronomical
6.0 m
—
137 km
1914
SEIKAIDO
Eruption
3.0 m
63
134 km
1996
KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
67 km
1781
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Astronomical
—
38
134 km
1780
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Astronomical
—
—
137 km
766
N. KAGOSHIMA BAY
Astronomical
—
—
137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (21 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Kuchinoerabujima
Stratovolcano(es)
657 m (2,156 ft)
2020
21 km
Kikai
Caldera
704 m (2,310 ft)
2020
46 km
Kuchinoshima
Stratovolcano(es)
628 m (2,060 ft)
1190
68 km
Nakanoshima
Stratovolcano(es)
979 m (3,212 ft)
1914
81 km
Ata
Caldera(s)
924 m (3,031 ft)
885
93 km
Suwanosejima
Stratovolcano(es)
796 m (2,612 ft)
2020
109 km
Akusekijima
Stratovolcano(es)
555 m (1,821 ft)
Unknown
131 km
Aira
Caldera
1,117 m (3,665 ft)
2020
135 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
Maar(s)
40 m (131 ft)
-6200
154 km
Kirishimayama
Shield
1,700 m (5,577 ft)
2018
176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
44°F (7°C)
6.3 in
Coldest
February
45°F (7°C)
6.9 in
March
50°F (10°C)
8.5 in
April
58°F (14°C)
10.6 in
May
63°F (17°C)
14.0 in
June
69°F (21°C)
19.7 in
Wettest
July
75°F (24°C)
12.5 in
August
75°F (24°C)
11.8 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
10.6 in
October
65°F (18°C)
7.3 in
November
57°F (14°C)
6.7 in
December
48°F (9°C)
5.5 in
Driest
Nagata has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.7") and December the driest (5.5").