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Ogawa, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,502 Population 16/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Ogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area95.6 sq mi (247.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates34.4050°N, 135.9702°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

566 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 90 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 128 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 117 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 120 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 105 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 53 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 96 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 139 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 150 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 67 km
Mar 16, 1997 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan M5.6 144 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 99 km
Jan 18, 2003 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.5 123 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 25 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 56 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 147 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 81 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 124 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 86 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 82 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 281 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 220 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 99 km
2018 Trami Category 1 80 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 118 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 104 km
2017 Lan Category 2 159 km
2017 Noru Category 1 92 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 290 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 220 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 88 km
2014 Halong Category 1 292 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 224 km
2011 Roke Category 3 95 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 155 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 280 km
2009 Melor Category 1 73 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 132 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 113 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m 148 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 143 km
1855 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 3.0 m 150 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 95 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 57 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 109 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 92 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 95 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 115 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 121 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 117 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 149 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 85 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 53 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 105 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 101 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 101 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 123 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 9.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest

Ogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.9").

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