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Weather & Climate in Kawamoto, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kawamoto 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 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9833°N, 132.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 100 km | 50 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 17 km E of Hagi, Japan | M5.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 108 km | 43 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan | M4.8 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 17 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 9 km S of Yonago, Japan | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 9 km SW of Hikari, Japan | M4.7 | 134 km | 81 km |
| Sep 8, 2012 | 23 km SSE of Yanai, Japan | M4.6 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | M4.6 | 31 km | 35 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 27 km S of Yanai, Japan | M4.6 | 144 km | 59 km |
| Mar 25, 2002 | 16 km W of Iyo, Japan | M4.6 | 140 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 52 mph | 291 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 237 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 45 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 65 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2003 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 67 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 21 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 98 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
Kawamoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (3.6").