Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naze enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average
57°F (14°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
157 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Area
49.3 sq mi (127.7 km²)
Population Density
839/sq mi
Coordinates
28.3667°N, 129.4833°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall101.3"
166% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)15.47"
Driest Month (Dec)5.28"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.1.
Oct 18, 1995
83 km SE of Naze, Japan
M7.1
84 km
28 km
Oct 19, 1995
71 km ESE of Naze, Japan
M6.8
72 km
20 km
Oct 30, 2009
98 km NNE of Naze, Japan
M6.8
99 km
34 km
Jun 13, 2020
130 km WNW of Naze, Japan
M6.6
130 km
165 km
Oct 19, 1995
69 km ESE of Naze, Japan
M6.3
70 km
33 km
Jan 17, 1997
67 km NE of Naze, Japan
M6.3
68 km
33 km
Dec 8, 2001
15 km SE of Naze, Japan
M6.2
16 km
33 km
Oct 18, 1995
73 km ESE of Naze, Japan
M6.1
74 km
28 km
Sep 13, 1994
110 km NNE of Naze, Japan
M6.1
111 km
34 km
Jul 8, 2008
107 km NNE of Nago, Japan
M6.0
146 km
43 km
Jun 4, 1992
145 km WSW of Naze, Japan
M6.0
146 km
17 km
Oct 2, 2000
119 km N of Naze, Japan
M5.8
120 km
33 km
Jun 2, 1996
102 km NNE of Nago, Japan
M5.8
144 km
42 km
Sep 26, 2016
110 km NNE of Nago, Japan
M5.7
134 km
38 km
Mar 8, 2025
63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan
M5.7
78 km
24 km
Aug 16, 1995
139 km W of Naze, Japan
M5.7
139 km
21 km
Nov 1, 1995
59 km ESE of Naze, Japan
M5.7
60 km
33 km
Aug 3, 2014
143 km WSW of Naze, Japan
M5.7
144 km
10 km
Oct 19, 1995
79 km SE of Naze, Japan
M5.7
80 km
29 km
Apr 20, 2007
102 km NNE of Nago, Japan
M5.7
147 km
42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
93 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
84 km
2024
Bebinca
Category 1
86 mph
148 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 4
121 mph
188 km
2022
Hinnamnor
Category 4
121 mph
286 km
2020
Haishen
Category 4
115 mph
81 km
2020
Maysak
Category 4
104 mph
297 km
2020
Bavi
Category 1
75 mph
297 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
104 mph
296 km
2018
Soulik
Category 3
98 mph
77 km
2018
Trami
Category 2
98 mph
59 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
75 mph
190 km
2017
Saola
Category 1
69 mph
23 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
86 mph
136 km
2016
Malakas
Category 3
109 mph
234 km
2016
Namtheun
Category 3
81 mph
107 km
2015
Goni
Category 4
115 mph
140 km
2015
Halola
Category 1
75 mph
246 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 4
109 mph
169 km
2014
Vongfong
Category 1
98 mph
227 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
92 mph
198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1995
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Earthquake
2.6 m
-
84 km
1995
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Eruption + Earthquake
1.5 m
-
72 km
1901
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Earthquake
0.3 m
-
90 km
1911
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Earthquake
-
12
65 km
1664
TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS
Astronomical
-
-
134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Yokoate-jima (67 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Yokoate-jima
Stratovolcano(es)
495 m (1,624 ft)
1835
67 km
Akusekijima
Stratovolcano(es)
555 m (1,821 ft)
Unknown
123 km
Io-Torishima
Complex
212 m (696 ft)
1968
135 km
Suwanosejima
Stratovolcano(es)
796 m (2,612 ft)
2020
143 km
Nakanoshima
Stratovolcano(es)
979 m (3,212 ft)
1914
170 km
Kuchinoshima
Stratovolcano(es)
628 m (2,060 ft)
1190
183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
57°F (14°C)
5.6 in
Coldest
February
57°F (14°C)
6.3 in
March
61°F (16°C)
7.4 in
April
67°F (19°C)
9.7 in
May
72°F (22°C)
12.3 in
June
77°F (25°C)
15.5 in
Wettest
July
82°F (28°C)
8.4 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
8.7 in
September
79°F (26°C)
7.8 in
October
74°F (23°C)
6.9 in
November
67°F (19°C)
7.6 in
December
60°F (16°C)
5.3 in
Driest
Naze has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.5") and December the driest (5.3").