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Weather & Climate in Tsuruga, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsuruga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6530°N, 136.0633°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
336 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 59 km | 362 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Sea of Japan | M5.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 83 km | 358 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 52 km | 347 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 82 km | 278 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 87 km | 372 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 146 km | 329 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 83 km | 361 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan | M5.1 | 143 km | 352 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 10 km SE of Ono, Japan | M5.1 | 55 km | 42 km |
| May 28, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan | M5.1 | 28 km | 49 km |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 9 km E of Takayama, Japan | M5.1 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.0 | 53 km | 358 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan | M4.9 | 93 km | 370 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 145 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 220 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 171 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 141 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 14 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 87 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 35 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 148 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 149 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 99 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 85 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 131 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 143 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 151 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 7.1 in |
Tsuruga has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and November the driest (5.4").