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Weather & Climate in Kumano, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kumano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 144.2 sq mi (373.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9039°N, 136.1221°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
649 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 5, 2004 | 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M7.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M7.2 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.5 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.3 | 138 km | 367 km |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.1 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 93 km | 333 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 5 km | 399 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 40 km | 388 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 130 km | 14 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 68 km | 66 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 125 km | 370 km |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 121 km | 338 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 98 km | 328 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | — | 248 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 45 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 3 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 59 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 112 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 95 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 53 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 63 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 145 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 45 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 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 | 137 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 145 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 91 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 89 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 38 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 133 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 119 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 104 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 123 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Kumano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (2.2").