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Weather & Climate in Tatsugō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tatsugō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 31.6 sq mi (81.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4500°N, 129.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,196 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 18, 1995 | 83 km SE of Naze, Japan | M7.1 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 87 km | 34 km |
| Jun 13, 2020 | 130 km WNW of Naze, Japan | M6.6 | 137 km | 165 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 67 km NE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 15 km SE of Naze, Japan | M6.2 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 98 km | 34 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 66 km | 28 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 119 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 74 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.7 | 74 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan | M5.7 | 117 km | 39 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.7 | 64 km | 24 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 79 km SE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 128 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 1991 | 113 km NNW of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Aug 16, 1995 | 139 km W of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 118 km WNW of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
91 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 70 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 155 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 4 | 121 mph | 176 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 4 | 121 mph | 292 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 4 | 115 mph | 69 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 69 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 30 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 232 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 93 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 149 km |
| 2015 | Halola | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 4 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 2014 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 4 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 3 | 104 mph | 85 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.6 m | — | 81 km |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 67 km |
| 1901 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 85 km |
| 1911 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 12 | 64 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokoate-jima (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 70 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 149 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 159 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 12.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
Tatsugō has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (5.3").