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Weather & Climate in Tokuwase, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tokuwase has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 559.8 sq mi (1,449.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7558°N, 129.0301°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
906 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 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jun 13, 2020 | 130 km WNW of Naze, Japan | M6.6 | 143 km | 165 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 67 km NE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 15 km SE of Naze, Japan | M6.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 91 km E of Nago, Japan | M6.1 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan | M6.0 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Jul 26, 2017 | 176 km SSE of Naze, Japan | M6.0 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 153 km N of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 107 km | 27 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 73 km | 43 km |
| May 27, 2016 | 165 km SSE of Naze, Japan | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 65 km | 42 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | 146 km N of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 79 km SE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Aug 16, 1995 | 139 km W of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 55 km | 38 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 72 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
98 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 156 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 4 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 4 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 4 | 121 mph | 236 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 4 | 115 mph | 145 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 277 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 2019 | Neoguri | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 62 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 23 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 274 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 262 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Halola | Category 1 | 81 mph | 198 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 4 | 109 mph | 225 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 | — | 114 km |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1901 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1911 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 12 | 99 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 81 km |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 116 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
Tokuwase has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (4.7").