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Weather & Climate in Ikoma, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ikoma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density5,884/sq mi
Coordinates34.6833°N, 135.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

434 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 63 km 22 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 91 km 362 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 135 km 388 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 87 km 14 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 126 km 358 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 90 km 399 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 78 km 66 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 129 km 328 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 111 km 347 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 64 km 35 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 17 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 121 km 371 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 84 km 372 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 107 km 33 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 111 km 329 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 147 km 33 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 124 km 37 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 84 km 33 km
Jun 10, 2009 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan M5.1 89 km 352 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 51 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

49 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 109 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 255 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 98 mph 85 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 100 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 86 mph 92 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 130 km
2017 Lan Category 2 104 mph 199 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 94 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 81 mph 292 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 81 mph 228 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 127 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 290 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 92 mph 243 km
2011 Roke Category 3 98 mph 133 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 157 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 112 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 75 mph 172 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 283 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 92 mph 233 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 92 mph 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

20 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 3,022 116 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 149 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 133 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 29 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 148 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 132 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 135 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 97 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 120 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 137 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 59 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 34 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 142 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 106 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 106 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 139 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake 150 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 119 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 38 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest

Ikoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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