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Weather & Climate in Kyōmendao, Japan

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 Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates34.8833°N, 132.4333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
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").

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