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Weather & Climate in Nozawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nozawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 150.8 sq mi (390.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5873°N, 139.6468°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
994 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 15 km E of Namie, Japan | M6.0 | 136 km | 37 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 17 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.0 | 138 km | 49 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan | M5.9 | 119 km | 40 km |
| May 11, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 49 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.8 | 126 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 135 km | 77 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan | M5.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan | M5.7 | 114 km | 116 km |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 24 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.7 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 104 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 148 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 104 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 154 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 280 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 69 mph | 267 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 169 km |
| 1990 | Flo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 260 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | - | 181 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 96 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 119 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 103 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 147 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 119 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 143 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 17 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 38 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 55 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 56 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 59 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 77 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 77 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 89 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 93 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 93 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 142 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 5.8 in |
Nozawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (3.8").