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Weather & Climate in Sakaidechō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakaidechō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3228°N, 133.8356°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 123 km | 50 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 148 km | 66 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 124 km | 43 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 59 km | 50 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 79 km | 26 km |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 148 km | 42 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 39 km S of Anan, Japan | M4.9 | 110 km | 38 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 | 185 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 91 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 85 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 101 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 206 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 101 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 104 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 15 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 101 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 117 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sakaidechō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.4").