Weather & Climate in Osaka, VA

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

Osaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,035 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,035 ft (620 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9515°N, 82.8144°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Norton city County
Nearest Airport	Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 100 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 9.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	1.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.3 / 100
Community Resilience	47.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	30 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	51 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2020	2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee	M3.8	123 km	35 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	82 km	23 km
Sep 17, 2004	8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky	M3.7	106 km	1 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	121 km	2 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	74 km	5 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	110 km	17 km
Jan 27, 2009	4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky	M3.2	119 km	26 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	125 km	17 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	26 km	0 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	127 km	14 km
Jan 17, 1999	7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky	M3.1	88 km	1 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	89 km	21 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	130 km	7 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	67 km	0 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	136 km	2 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	101 km	10 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	97 km	13 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	45 km	16 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	—	294 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

109 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	93 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	84 km	19.6 mi	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	95 km	13.6 mi	2
May 9, 1988	EF3	92 km	5.0 mi	1
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	93 km	1.9 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	80 km	8.4 mi	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF2	87 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	74 km	8.8 mi	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	97 km	12.0 mi	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	27 km	1.7 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	87 km	2.2 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	77 km	1.1 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	69 km	24.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	57 km	11.5 mi	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	95 km	3.2 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	92 km	16.0 mi	1
Jun 3, 1962	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1957	EF2	78 km	3.0 mi	0
Mar 5, 1955	EF2	54 km	4.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	56 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	75 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	95 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	96 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	72 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	93 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	97 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	64 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	60 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	41 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	40 km
1994	UNNAMED	15,526	42 km
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	21 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	13,124	74 km
1987	UNNAMED	11,817	88 km
1991	UNNAMED	11,117	88 km
1999	UNNAMED	10,990	50 km
1987	UNNAMED	10,817	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in
March	44°F (6°C)	4.3 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.0 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in	Driest
November	44°F (7°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Osaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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