Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyōmendao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average
37°F (3°C)
July Average
76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
204 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
Area
194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
Population Density
52/sq mi
Coordinates
34.8833°N, 132.4333°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)10.28"
Driest Month (Dec)3.78"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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
89 km
50 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
90 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
145 km
79 km
Jun 25, 1997
17 km E of Hagi, Japan
M5.9
93 km
10 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
43 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
87 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
62 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
118 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
81 km
10 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
96 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
97 km
43 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
144 km
50 km
Jun 3, 2011
9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan
M5.0
19 km
10 km
Jan 9, 2001
40 km W of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
149 km
49 km
Feb 26, 2024
18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan
M4.9
140 km
42 km
May 26, 2005
6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan
M4.8
142 km
38 km
Sep 25, 2002
33 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M4.8
146 km
78 km
Apr 8, 2018
6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M4.7
29 km
9 km
Oct 6, 2000
9 km S of Yonago, Japan
M4.7
97 km
10 km
Aug 26, 2023
9 km SW of Hikari, Japan
M4.7
121 km
81 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
221 km
2022
Hinnamnor
Category 1
81 mph
243 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
75 mph
278 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
233 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
261 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
210 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
231 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
252 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
98 mph
135 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
271 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
224 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
231 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
77 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
245 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 1
92 mph
211 km
2005
Nabi
Category 2
86 mph
106 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
51 km
2004
Chaba
Category 2
92 mph
74 km
2003
Etau
Category 2
86 mph
224 km
2003
Soudelor
Category 1
69 mph
240 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
59 km
1872
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
3.0 m
804
40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (33 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
33 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
87 km
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
37°F (3°C)
5.1 in
Coldest
February
38°F (3°C)
3.9 in
March
43°F (6°C)
4.8 in
April
53°F (12°C)
5.7 in
May
61°F (16°C)
5.8 in
June
68°F (20°C)
9.6 in
July
76°F (24°C)
10.3 in
Wettest
August
78°F (25°C)
6.2 in
Warmest
September
70°F (21°C)
8.7 in
October
60°F (15°C)
4.9 in
November
50°F (10°C)
4.0 in
December
42°F (5°C)
3.8 in
Driest
Kyōmendao has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (3.8").