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Weather & Climate in Toyoshina, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toyoshina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) |
| Area | 136.8 sq mi (354.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2999°N, 137.9011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
655 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 146 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 66 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 136 km | 104 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 103 km | 278 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 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 | 197 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 125 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 282 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 197 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 203 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 172 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 276 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 57 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 143 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 125 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 102 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 135 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 29 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 38 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 41 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 44 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 57 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 59 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 68 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 70 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 87 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 103 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Toyoshina has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.3").