Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tosayamadachō-nakano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
189 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
135 ft (41 m)
Area
318.8 sq mi (825.6 km²)
Population Density
83/sq mi
Coordinates
33.6000°N, 133.6833°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall80.9"
113% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)12.60"
Driest Month (Jan)2.13"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.8.
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
120 km
50 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
128 km
32 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
136 km
14 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
115 km
43 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
111 km
37 km
Apr 2, 1997
34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M5.1
138 km
46 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
40 km
50 km
Oct 20, 1991
45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
M5.1
148 km
41 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
149 km
10 km
Jan 3, 1991
22 km W of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
128 km
63 km
Aug 14, 1993
19 km SW of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
121 km
41 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
141 km
16 km
Aug 22, 1994
39 km S of Anan, Japan
M4.9
85 km
38 km
Jun 16, 2022
5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan
M4.9
91 km
40 km
Aug 30, 1993
16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
121 km
47 km
Feb 26, 2024
18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan
M4.9
118 km
42 km
Jan 9, 2001
40 km W of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
145 km
49 km
Jun 18, 2021
1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
104 km
42 km
Mar 11, 2019
6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan
M4.9
99 km
44 km
May 26, 2005
6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan
M4.8
53 km
38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
187 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 2
98 mph
286 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
261 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
66 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
80 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
86 km
2017
Lan
Category 3
109 mph
296 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
49 km
2016
Malakas
Category 2
86 mph
91 km
2015
Goni
Category 2
81 mph
296 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
88 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
166 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
76 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
159 km
2011
Roke
Category 4
98 mph
201 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
58 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
92 mph
205 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
128 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
98 mph
214 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 2
86 mph
130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1854
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
28.0 m
3,000
134 km
1707
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
25.7 m
5,000
113 km
1605
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
10.0 m
5,000
131 km
684
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
3.0 m
—
126 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
83 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
109 km
1498
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
141 km
1361
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
660
139 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (197 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (6°C)
2.1 in
Coldest, Driest
February
43°F (6°C)
3.4 in
March
49°F (10°C)
5.1 in
April
59°F (15°C)
8.4 in
May
66°F (19°C)
9.2 in
June
72°F (22°C)
12.6 in
Wettest
July
78°F (26°C)
10.9 in
August
80°F (27°C)
5.0 in
Warmest
September
75°F (24°C)
11.4 in
October
65°F (18°C)
6.6 in
November
56°F (13°C)
4.1 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.2 in
Tosayamadachō-nakano has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (2.1").