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Weather & Climate in Arida, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 108.4 sq mi (280.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0809°N, 135.1191°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 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 | 57 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 91 km | 399 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 127 km | 388 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 27 km | 66 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 371 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 138 km | 372 km |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 36 km S of Ise, Japan | M5.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 39 km | 37 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 63 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 84 km | 41 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan | M5.1 | 145 km | 352 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 8 km E of Shingū, Japan | M5.0 | 96 km | 410 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | - | 295 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 68 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 3 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 32 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 47 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 9 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 123 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 145 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 72 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 137 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 126 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 92 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 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 | 110 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 102 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 129 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 106 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 122 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 63 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 36 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 118 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 57 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 121 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Arida has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.7").