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Weather & Climate in Kushimoto, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kushimoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 472.5 sq mi (1,223.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4684°N, 135.7791°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
525 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M7.2 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.5 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.3 | 146 km | 367 km |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 137 km | 333 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 56 km | 388 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 60 km | 399 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 71 km | 66 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 132 km | 370 km |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2003 | 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan | M5.5 | 91 km | 371 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 101 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | — | 208 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 86 mph | 14 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 3 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 115 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 45 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 112 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 132 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 86 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 147 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 63 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 56 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 110 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 225 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 87 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 | 83 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 96 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 136 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 97 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 40 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 93 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 103 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 124 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 90 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 44 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 141 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 89 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Kushimoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (3.0").