Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakaridani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
228 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Area
52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density
135/sq mi
Coordinates
34.2700°N, 132.9167°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall59.3"
56% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)9.80"
Driest Month (Dec)1.57"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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
42 km
50 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
133 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
120 km
79 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
124 km
32 km
Jun 25, 1997
17 km E of Hagi, Japan
M5.9
121 km
10 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
115 km
10 km
May 22, 1998
9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan
M5.5
148 km
81 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
122 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
98 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
129 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
110 km
10 km
Jul 17, 2021
29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan
M5.2
124 km
64 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
45 km
43 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
127 km
10 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
64 km
50 km
Apr 2, 1997
34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M5.1
120 km
46 km
Jan 3, 1991
22 km W of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
103 km
63 km
Jun 3, 2011
9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan
M5.0
100 km
10 km
Aug 14, 1993
19 km SW of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
111 km
41 km
Aug 30, 1993
16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
105 km
47 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
50 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 1
69 mph
264 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 1
86 mph
226 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
263 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
164 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
182 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
168 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
150 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
172 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
203 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
191 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
264 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
146 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
261 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
154 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
225 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
145 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
175 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 1
92 mph
234 km
2005
Nabi
Category 2
86 mph
174 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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
118 km
1872
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
3.0 m
804
109 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (101 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
101 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
124 km
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (6°C)
1.9 in
February
42°F (6°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
March
47°F (8°C)
3.9 in
April
57°F (14°C)
5.8 in
May
65°F (18°C)
5.9 in
June
71°F (22°C)
9.8 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
7.6 in
August
81°F (27°C)
5.0 in
Warmest
September
75°F (24°C)
7.8 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.6 in
November
55°F (13°C)
2.9 in
December
47°F (8°C)
1.6 in
Driest
Sakaridani has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.6").