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Weather & Climate in Sakaki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4667°N, 138.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
730 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 132 km | 77 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 54 km | 12 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 123 km | 104 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 39 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 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 | 188 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 169 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 111 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 215 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 203 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 171 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 66 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 222 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 174 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 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 | 139 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 125 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 137 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 138 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 82 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 115 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asamayama (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 31 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 35 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 44 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 48 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 52 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 54 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 60 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 60 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 69 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 90 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 112 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Sakaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.3").