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Weather & Climate in Mikuriya, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mikuriya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area316.3 sq mi (819.1 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates35.5124°N, 133.4974°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 34 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 90 km 10 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 33 km 13 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 58 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 41 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 32 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 82 km 33 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 24 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 119 km 10 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 94 km 26 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 100 km 9 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 24 km 10 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 94 km 35 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 37 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 102 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 97 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 72 km 10 km
Aug 16, 2024 83 km NNW of Kameshima, Japan M4.5 150 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2001 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan M4.5 91 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1999 16 km NNW of Miyazu, Japan M4.5 149 km 378 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 69 mph 285 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 75 mph 287 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 98 mph 186 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 264 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 86 mph 149 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 223 km
2015 Goni Category 2 81 mph 229 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 81 mph 289 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 280 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 235 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 69 mph 133 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 75 mph 205 km
2004 Songda Category 2 86 mph 120 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 81 mph 53 km
2003 Etau Category 2 86 mph 180 km
1999 Bart Category 2 92 mph 84 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 86 mph 237 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 58 mph 115 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 86 mph 102 km
1996 Kirk Category 2 81 mph 55 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 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 3,022 145 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 75 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in Driest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
August 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in

Mikuriya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (4.4").

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