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Weather & Climate in Kitagawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitagawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4477°N, 134.0421°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 141 km | 66 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 86 km | 37 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 120 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 74 km | 50 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 113 km | 41 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan | M4.9 | 125 km | 44 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 74 km | 40 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 53 km | 38 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan | M4.8 | 145 km | 55 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan | M4.8 | 58 km | 43 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan | M4.8 | 62 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan | M4.8 | 79 km | 38 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 13 km S of Kainan, Japan | M4.7 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 29 km SW of Anan, Japan | M4.7 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 8 km SW of Anan, Japan | M4.7 | 69 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
54 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2020 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 29 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 43 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 259 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 31 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 88 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 55 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 85 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 124 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 22 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 106 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 98 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 97 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 76 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 94 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 95 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 86 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 150 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 102 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Kitagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.8") and December the driest (2.3").