Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nishiwaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average
39°F (4°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
237 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Area
51.2 sq mi (132.5 km²)
Population Density
756/sq mi
Coordinates
34.9842°N, 134.9741°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)7.95"
Driest Month (Dec)1.89"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
283 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
45 km
22 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
70 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
70 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
84 km
358 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
114 km
66 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
63 km
10 km
Apr 21, 2000
27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.5
89 km
347 km
Oct 30, 2000
western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
137 km
35 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
42 km
372 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
124 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
76 km
33 km
Jan 30, 1996
67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan
M5.2
132 km
361 km
Apr 22, 1998
18 km SE of Hikone, Japan
M5.2
133 km
33 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
131 km
37 km
Apr 15, 2007
11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan
M5.1
117 km
16 km
May 28, 1994
12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan
M5.1
115 km
49 km
Mar 16, 1999
10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan
M5.1
81 km
33 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
50 km
10 km
Apr 16, 1994
16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.0
75 km
358 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
112 km
16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
46 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
158 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
76 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
140 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
50 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
202 km
2017
Lan
Category 1
98 mph
270 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
110 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
81 mph
278 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
229 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 1
86 mph
199 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
269 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
206 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
158 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
185 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
223 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
280 km
2004
Ma-on
Category 4
92 mph
295 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
234 km
2004
Chaba
Category 1
81 mph
129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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
69 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
117 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
58 km
1909
ANEGAWA, JAPAN
Earthquake
1.8 m
41
129 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
122 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
45 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
66 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
144 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
52 km
701
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Oki-Dogo (199 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
39°F (4°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
March
45°F (7°C)
3.9 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.1 in
May
64°F (18°C)
5.5 in
June
71°F (22°C)
8.0 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
6.4 in
August
81°F (27°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
7.7 in
October
62°F (17°C)
4.4 in
November
52°F (11°C)
3.1 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.9 in
Driest
Nishiwaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.9").