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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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates35.8921°N, 136.3415°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.3"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

405 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 93 km 362 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 131 km 10 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 109 km 358 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 81 km 347 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 135 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 124 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 46 km 278 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 122 km 372 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 139 km 267 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 130 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 133 km 10 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 93 km 361 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 111 km 10 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 129 km 10 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 83 km 33 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 115 km 13 km
Mar 25, 2007 37 km NW of Hakui, Japan M5.1 134 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 121 km 16 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 89 km 33 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 57 km 49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 69 mph 251 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 98 mph 299 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 258 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 98 mph 80 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 245 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 86 mph 207 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 169 km
2017 Lan Category 1 98 mph 288 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 239 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 81 mph 189 km
2011 Roke Category 2 92 mph 172 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 212 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 75 mph 271 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 260 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 81 mph 264 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 92 mph 246 km
2004 Songda Category 1 81 mph 246 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 69 mph 158 km
2003 Etau Category 2 86 mph 35 km
2001 Danas Category 1 81 mph 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 117 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 55 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 130 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 82 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 55 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 108 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 108 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 48 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 103 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 112 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 118 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 126 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 135 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 179 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 190 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 5.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 6.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 10.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.9 in

Ikeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (5.5").

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