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Weather & Climate in Nakanoshima, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakanoshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8667°N, 129.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
974 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 | 73 km | 34 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1999 | 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.3 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 67 km NE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2009 | 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 163 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 65 km | 34 km |
| Feb 17, 1990 | 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan | M6.1 | 91 km | 66 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 119 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.8 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 161 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.7 | 135 km | 24 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan | M5.7 | 83 km | 29 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan | M5.7 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Aug 3, 1991 | 113 km NNW of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan | M5.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 74 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.7 | 133 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan | M5.7 | 65 km | 39 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 128 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 137 km W of Nagata, Japan | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 98 km NNW of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 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 | 20 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 4 | 121 mph | 88 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 40 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 269 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 24 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 92 mph | 23 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 105 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 27 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 89 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 4 | 109 mph | 151 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 4 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 181 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 2012 | Guchol | Category 2 | 86 mph | 182 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nakanoshima (1 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 1 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 13 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 29 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 146 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 7.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 22.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
Nakanoshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.0") and December the driest (5.6").