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Weather & Climate in Tatsuiwa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tatsuiwa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,929 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 171.2 sq mi (443.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6833°N, 139.1000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,342 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 60 km | 77 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 95 km | 139 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan | M5.6 | 115 km | 64 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan | M5.5 | 94 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 104 km |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan | M5.5 | 91 km | 89 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 3 km E of Sugito, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 45 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 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 | 146 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 88 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 52 mph | 287 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 113 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 120 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 143 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 76 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 113 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 131 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 133 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 106 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 28 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 32 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 34 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 36 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 38 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 52 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 65 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 91 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 91 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 94 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 96 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Tatsuiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (2.9").