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Weather & Climate in Imabari, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Imabari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 533.5 sq mi (1,381.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0700°N, 133.0002°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 44 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 109 km | 32 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 117 km | 79 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 17 km E of Hagi, Japan | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | M5.5 | 146 km | 81 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 43 km | 43 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan | M5.2 | 120 km | 64 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M5.1 | 107 km | 46 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 46 km | 50 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 96 km | 41 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 22 km W of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 91 km | 63 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 90 km | 47 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan | M4.9 | 99 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 253 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 162 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 128 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 219 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 122 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 285 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 157 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 154 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 137 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 148 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 130 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 96 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 124 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 137 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 173 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Imabari has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.7").