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Weather & Climate in Tsuruoka, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsuruoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 506.4 sq mi (1,311.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7217°N, 139.8217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
468 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 133 km | 124 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 31 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan | M6.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan | M5.9 | 137 km | 38 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Wakuya, Japan | M5.8 | 117 km | 104 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan | M5.8 | 38 km | 166 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan | M5.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 141 km | 139 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan | M5.7 | 51 km | 116 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan | M5.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan | M5.6 | 84 km | 134 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 8 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan | M5.5 | 128 km | 92 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 76 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan | M5.4 | 116 km | 96 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1995 | 8 km NE of Kameda-honch?, Japan | M5.4 | 105 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 182 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 2 | 63 mph | 260 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 103 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 216 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 44 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 191 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 224 km |
| 1991 | Mireille | Category 1 | 98 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 62 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 64 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 98 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 131 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 38 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 32 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 20 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 79 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 46 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 79 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 84 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 88 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 116 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 126 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 127 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 137 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 143 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 144 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 160 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 162 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 164 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
Tsuruoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (4.0").