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Weather & Climate in Kasumi, Japan

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

Kasumi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area416.1 sq mi (1,077.6 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates35.6333°N, 134.6333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 122 km 22 km
Jul 16, 2007 133 km WNW of Mikuni, Japan M6.8 132 km 350 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 137 km 10 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 76 km 362 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 48 km 358 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 142 km 14 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 133 km 13 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 128 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 77 km 347 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 62 km 372 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 136 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 27 km 33 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 98 km 10 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 85 km 361 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 123 km 10 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 138 km 49 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 117 km 33 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 122 km 10 km
Apr 16, 1994 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M5.0 80 km 358 km
Dec 22, 1994 6 km NNW of Takatsuki, Japan M4.9 119 km 370 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 69 mph 236 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 98 mph 89 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 219 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 86 mph 115 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 75 mph 257 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 187 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 81 mph 294 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 86 mph 270 km
2011 Roke Category 3 92 mph 276 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 226 km
2009 Melor Category 1 86 mph 255 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 69 mph 231 km
2004 Songda Category 2 86 mph 155 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 81 mph 52 km
2003 Etau Category 2 86 mph 116 km
1999 Bart Category 2 92 mph 176 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 86 mph 151 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 58 mph 125 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 86 mph 101 km
1997 Opal Category 1 69 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

7 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 42 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m - 134 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 123 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake - - 144 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake - - 144 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake - - 130 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 132 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 7.1 in
February 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in

Kasumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (4.8").

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