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Weather & Climate in Ikeda, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ikeda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4167°N, 137.8833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
700 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 147 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 69 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 143 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 151 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 177 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 194 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 47 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 196 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 165 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 131 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 147 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 115 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 135 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 139 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 116 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 147 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 89 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 31 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 34 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 45 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 54 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 57 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 57 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 58 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 62 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 69 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 87 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 104 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Ikeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (1.6").