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Weather & Climate in Toba, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 404.3 sq mi (1,047.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4833°N, 136.8419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
600 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 5, 2004 | 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M7.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.5 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 63 km | 333 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 20 km E of ?yama, Japan | M5.9 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 130 km | 14 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 107 km | 388 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 92 km | 399 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 142 km | 66 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 148 km | 370 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 25 km | 328 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 103 km | 338 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 69 km | 36 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan | M5.5 | 68 km | 371 km |
| Jan 18, 2003 | 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.5 | 68 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
52 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | - | 288 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 125 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 169 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 66 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 58 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 110 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 111 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 98 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 59 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 128 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 77 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 113 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 41 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 146 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 167 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 186 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 192 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Toba has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.6").