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Weather & Climate in Takanosu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takanosu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 219.9 sq mi (569.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2000°N, 130.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
414 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Aug 8, 2024 | 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake | M7.1 | 134 km | 24 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M7.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.8 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Dec 2, 1996 | 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.7 | 116 km | 49 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan | M6.7 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan | M6.3 | 137 km | 140 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Sep 3, 2009 | 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M6.2 | 119 km | 163 km |
| May 13, 1997 | 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan | M6.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 33 km S of Kushima, Japan | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1998 | 22 km S of Kushima, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 1994 | 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan | M5.9 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M5.8 | 119 km | 161 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan | M5.8 | 118 km | 26 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2005 | 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan | M5.7 | 131 km | 34 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
71 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 11 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 3 | 104 mph | 45 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 2 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 99 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 2 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 87 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 115 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 24 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 63 mph | 296 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 195 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 137 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 62 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 83 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 138 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 143 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 83 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 83 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 83 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 61 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 63 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 71 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 115 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 135 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 140 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 165 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Takanosu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.7") and December the driest (3.0").