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Weather & Climate in Mukō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mukō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9655°N, 135.7042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
404 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 61 km | 362 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 119 km | 399 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 99 km | 358 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 108 km | 66 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 142 km | 328 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 88 km | 35 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 371 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 81 km | 347 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 61 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 36 km S of Ise, Japan | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 119 km | 329 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 133 km | 361 km |
| Apr 15, 2007 | 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan | M5.1 | 52 km | 16 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 10 km SE of Ono, Japan | M5.1 | 132 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 141 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 131 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 100 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 98 mph | 155 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 183 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
12 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 | 89 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 49 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 73 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 145 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 140 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 72 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 100 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 164 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Mukō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.8").