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Weather & Climate in Higashikagawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higashikagawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 172.0 sq mi (445.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2102°N, 134.3365°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 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 | 75 km | 22 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 101 km | 66 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 146 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 65 km | 37 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 129 km | 41 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 88 km | 50 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 78 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 36 km | 40 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 100 km | 55 km |
| Dec 22, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan | M4.9 | 139 km | 370 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 76 km | 38 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 82 km | 26 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 84 km | 18 km |
| Jul 20, 2010 | 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan | M4.9 | 110 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 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 | 52 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 70 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 175 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 205 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 72 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 165 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 98 mph | 289 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 | 138 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 120 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 144 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 33 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 55 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 79 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 148 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Higashikagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (1.5").