Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamogatachō-kamogata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average
39°F (4°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
236 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Area
46.7 sq mi (120.8 km²)
Population Density
395/sq mi
Coordinates
34.5375°N, 133.5897°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)8.82"
Driest Month (Dec)1.30"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 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
131 km
22 km
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
110 km
50 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
110 km
10 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
115 km
14 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
124 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
96 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
84 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
84 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
80 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
128 km
33 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
95 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
142 km
37 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
112 km
43 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
72 km
50 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
114 km
10 km
Jun 3, 2011
9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan
M5.0
128 km
10 km
Sep 28, 1990
24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan
M4.9
76 km
26 km
Aug 22, 1994
39 km S of Anan, Japan
M4.9
143 km
38 km
Jun 16, 2022
5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan
M4.9
111 km
40 km
Feb 26, 2024
18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan
M4.9
149 km
42 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
48 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
215 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 1
86 mph
294 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
123 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
167 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
102 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
134 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
193 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
92 mph
248 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
183 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
239 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
173 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
247 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
281 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
133 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
276 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
228 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
189 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
217 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 1
81 mph
299 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
46 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
132 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (111 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
111 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
182 km
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
39°F (4°C)
1.6 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.2 in
March
45°F (7°C)
3.4 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.2 in
May
64°F (18°C)
5.5 in
June
71°F (22°C)
8.8 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
8.0 in
August
81°F (27°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
7.8 in
October
62°F (17°C)
4.2 in
November
52°F (11°C)
2.5 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.3 in
Driest
Kamogatachō-kamogata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.3").