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Weather & Climate in Kan’onji, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kan’onji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 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 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 218.2 sq mi (565.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0697°N, 133.6490°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 103 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 150 km | 32 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 102 km | 43 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 115 km | 37 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 26 km | 50 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 22 km W of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 140 km | 63 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan | M4.9 | 128 km | 44 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Aug 30, 1993 | 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 136 km | 47 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 | 75 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 119 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 94 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 180 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 144 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 41 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 143 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 152 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Kan’onji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.8").