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Weather & Climate in Numata, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Numata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Area171.2 sq mi (443.5 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates36.6333°N, 139.0500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 6.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 114 km 12 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 127 km 11 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 73 km 9 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 129 km 11 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 61 km 77 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 29 km 10 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 102 km 139 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 110 km 15 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 110 km 6 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 75 km 12 km
Nov 9, 2013 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan M5.6 114 km 64 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 134 km 33 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 132 km 10 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 101 km 33 km
Dec 21, 1996 3 km E of Sugito, Japan M5.5 93 km 45 km
Apr 11, 2011 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 123 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2011 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan M5.5 91 km 89 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 71 km 17 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 92 km 46 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 95 km 104 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 98 mph 146 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 92 mph 119 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 81 mph 230 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 75 mph 275 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 279 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 75 mph 263 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 75 mph 202 km
2011 Roke Category 1 92 mph 83 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 116 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 81 mph 153 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 92 mph 133 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 69 mph 281 km
2003 Etau Category 1 52 mph 281 km
2002 Higos Category 2 86 mph 112 km
2001 Danas Category 1 69 mph 120 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 86 mph 202 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 69 mph 138 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 58 mph 300 km
1998 Stella Category 1 69 mph 76 km
1996 Violet Category 1 81 mph 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 139 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 116 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake - 6,757 128 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 136 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 105 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 134 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 122 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 128 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 15 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 25 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 34 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 41 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 42 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 45 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 47 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 48 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 53 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 71 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 88 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 89 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 96 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 98 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest

Numata has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (2.6").

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