Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kajiya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average
36°F (2°C)
July Average
76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
224 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Area
86.1 sq mi (223.1 km²)
Population Density
224/sq mi
Coordinates
35.0667°N, 134.9167°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)8.31"
Driest Month (Dec)2.72"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 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
55 km
22 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
66 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
78 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
77 km
358 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
124 km
66 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
71 km
10 km
Apr 21, 2000
27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.5
84 km
347 km
Oct 30, 2000
western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
146 km
35 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
38 km
372 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
117 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
65 km
33 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
150 km
10 km
Apr 22, 1998
18 km SE of Hikone, Japan
M5.2
137 km
33 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
140 km
37 km
Jan 30, 1996
67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan
M5.2
125 km
361 km
Apr 15, 2007
11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan
M5.1
124 km
16 km
May 28, 1994
12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan
M5.1
117 km
49 km
Mar 16, 1999
10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan
M5.1
84 km
33 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
122 km
16 km
Apr 16, 1994
16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.0
72 km
358 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
44 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
168 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
79 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
151 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
56 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
209 km
2017
Lan
Category 1
98 mph
280 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
120 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
81 mph
284 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
237 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
274 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 1
86 mph
209 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
274 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
216 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
166 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
195 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
233 km
2007
Usagi
Category 1
52 mph
271 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
223 km
2004
Chaba
Category 1
81 mph
118 km
2003
Etau
Category 2
86 mph
53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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
62 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
120 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
68 km
1909
ANEGAWA, JAPAN
Earthquake
1.8 m
41
131 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
130 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
55 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
77 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
63 km
701
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Oki-Dogo (189 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
36°F (2°C)
3.3 in
Coldest
February
36°F (2°C)
3.5 in
March
42°F (5°C)
4.4 in
April
52°F (11°C)
5.2 in
May
61°F (16°C)
5.7 in
June
68°F (20°C)
8.1 in
July
76°F (24°C)
7.3 in
August
78°F (26°C)
4.9 in
Warmest
September
70°F (21°C)
8.3 in
Wettest
October
59°F (15°C)
4.8 in
November
49°F (10°C)
3.6 in
December
40°F (5°C)
2.7 in
Driest
Kajiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (2.7").