Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akaiwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average
39°F (4°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
233 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Area
115.7 sq mi (299.5 km²)
Population Density
378/sq mi
Coordinates
34.8099°N, 134.0215°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.8"
50% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)8.70"
Driest Month (Dec)1.30"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.9.
Jan 16, 1995
8 km S of Akashi, Japan
M6.9
95 km
22 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
108 km
10 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
150 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
89 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
145 km
358 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
143 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
95 km
13 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
148 km
10 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
97 km
10 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
121 km
372 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
82 km
33 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
60 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
87 km
10 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
89 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
135 km
37 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
114 km
50 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
79 km
10 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
137 km
16 km
Oct 13, 1995
10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan
M4.9
102 km
18 km
Aug 22, 1994
39 km S of Anan, Japan
M4.9
149 km
38 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
198 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
98 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
176 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
66 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
284 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
134 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
229 km
2015
Goni
Category 1
81 mph
279 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
203 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
238 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
212 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
259 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
272 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
145 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
253 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
238 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
212 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
260 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
250 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1927
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Eruption + Earthquake
11.3 m
3,022
132 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
57 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
128 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
124 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
99 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
131 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (133 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
133 km
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
39°F (4°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.2 in
March
45°F (7°C)
3.5 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.4 in
May
64°F (18°C)
5.7 in
June
71°F (22°C)
8.7 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
8.2 in
August
80°F (27°C)
4.6 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
8.6 in
October
62°F (17°C)
4.2 in
November
52°F (11°C)
2.7 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.3 in
Driest
Akaiwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.3").