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Weather & Climate in Nanao, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 122.9 sq mi (318.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0482°N, 136.9680°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 46 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Sea of Japan | M5.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan | M5.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 105 km | 278 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 43 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 206 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 90 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 175 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 297 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 61 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 128 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 51 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 179 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 69 mph | 31 km |
| 1993 | Yancy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 56 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 70 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 62 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 146 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 16 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 138 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 102 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 112 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 77 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 96 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 101 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 103 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 107 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 117 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 136 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 161 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
Nanao has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and April the driest (4.7").