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Weather & Climate in Aki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 122.5 sq mi (317.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5000°N, 133.9000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 138 km | 43 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 95 km | 37 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 132 km | 35 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 61 km | 50 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 22 km W of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 148 km | 63 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 140 km | 47 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 124 km | 42 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan | M4.9 | 139 km | 42 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 65 km | 38 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 137 km | 55 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan | M4.9 | 114 km | 44 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 80 km | 40 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 22 km WNW of Uwajima, Japan | M4.8 | 146 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
54 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 43 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 33 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 67 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 36 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 113 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 98 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 112 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 90 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 108 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 89 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 94 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 116 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Aki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (2.2").