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Weather & Climate in Nakatsugawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakatsugawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 261.2 sq mi (676.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4833°N, 137.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
452 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan | M5.9 | 123 km | 170 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 20 km E of ?yama, Japan | M5.9 | 127 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 134 km | 328 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 71 km | 36 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 96 km | 278 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.3 | 140 km | 122 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 119 km | 329 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 25 km SSW of ?yama, Japan | M5.2 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 112 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2005 | 37 km SSW of Hamamatsu, Japan | M5.2 | 121 km | 296 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
44 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 258 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 262 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 115 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 133 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 243 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 69 mph | 118 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 92 mph | 193 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 109 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 91 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 147 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 46 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 69 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 83 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 100 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 100 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 112 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 121 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 138 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 141 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 156 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 159 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 164 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Nakatsugawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.3").