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Weather & Climate in Kobe, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kobe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 213.2 sq mi (552.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6913°N, 135.1830°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
323 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 | 19 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 362 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 118 km | 399 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 115 km | 358 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 48 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 77 km | 66 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 112 km | 347 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 70 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 36 km S of Ise, Japan | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 102 km | 37 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 97 km | 16 km |
| May 28, 1994 | 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan | M5.1 | 118 km | 49 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Jun 10, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Ise, Japan | M5.1 | 135 km | 352 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 8 km E of Shingū, Japan | M5.0 | 135 km | 410 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 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 | 120 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 51 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 77 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 165 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 234 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 186 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 101 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 22 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 95 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 15 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 29 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Kobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.6").