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Weather & Climate in Awa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Awa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0921°N, 134.2845°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 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 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 59 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 104 km | 66 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 61 km | 37 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 122 km | 41 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 106 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 80 km | 50 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 66 km | 38 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 31 km | 40 km |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan | M4.9 | 117 km | 66 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan | M4.8 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan | M4.8 | 26 km | 43 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan | M4.8 | 110 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
50 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 44 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 100 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 52 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 58 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 152 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 62 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 155 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 98 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
12 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 | 129 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 110 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 134 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 35 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 52 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 91 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 138 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Awa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.7").