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Weather & Climate in Takayama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takayama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 840.8 sq mi (2,177.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1333°N, 137.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
477 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 108 km | 267 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan | M5.4 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 43 km | 278 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 12 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2020 | 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 34 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M5.2 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.2 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 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 | 240 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 203 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 172 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 171 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 69 mph | 112 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 145 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 118 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 104 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 141 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 132 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Norikuradake (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 28 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 32 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 34 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 43 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 43 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 57 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 96 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 112 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 114 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 118 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 127 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 149 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 159 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Takayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (3.3").