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Weather & Climate in Wajima, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wajima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 164.6 sq mi (426.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4046°N, 136.8991°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
491 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 29 km | 8 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 40 km | 11 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan | M5.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | Sea of Japan | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 33 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 38 km | 267 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 29 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 80 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 210 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 95 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 283 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 147 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 56 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 141 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 69 mph | 68 km |
| 1993 | Yancy | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 1991 | Mireille | Category 1 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 1991 | Kinna | Category 1 | 63 mph | 266 km |
| 1990 | Zola | Category 1 | 52 mph | 271 km |
| 1990 | Flo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
15 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 | 34 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 40 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 85 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 29 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 141 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 46 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 109 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 107 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 111 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 114 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 122 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 139 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 145 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 156 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 176 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 182 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
Wajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (4.6").