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Ikegawa, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,827 Population 29/sq mi density
2,251 ft Elevation 686 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Ikegawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area165.8 sq mi (429.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates33.6000°N, 133.1833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 81 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 144 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 85 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 126 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 138 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 148 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 147 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 147 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 75 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 126 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 93 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 42 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 82 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 132 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 134 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 77 km
Jan 21, 2022 29 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M4.9 146 km
Aug 15, 2016 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 120 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 72 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 295 km
2023 Lan Category 1 233 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 239 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 229 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 109 km
2018 Trami Category 1 121 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 132 km
2017 Noru Category 1 80 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 94 km
2015 Goni Category 3 250 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 123 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 187 km
2014 Halong Category 1 68 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 195 km
2011 Roke Category 4 238 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 82 km
2009 Melor Category 1 246 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 149 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 170 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 142 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 144 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 108 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 130 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 142 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 170 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 177 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 179 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 8.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 9.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 13.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 12.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 6.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in

Ikegawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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