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Weather & Climate in Ueda, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ueda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,759 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 213.1 sq mi (552.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4027°N, 138.2816°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
730 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 123 km | 77 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 89 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 112 km | 104 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 3 km E of Sugito, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan | M5.5 | 134 km | 46 km |
| May 16, 2016 | 6 km NE of Kasukabe, Japan | M5.4 | 143 km | 45 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 145 km | 267 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 139 km | 278 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 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 | 177 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 182 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 226 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 207 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 77 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 231 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 129 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 185 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 122 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 131 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 148 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 144 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 90 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 123 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asamayama (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 22 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 33 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 35 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 52 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 56 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 62 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 65 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 65 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 73 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 92 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 107 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 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) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Ueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (1.3").