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Weather & Climate in Sawara, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 348.9 sq mi (903.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3958°N, 136.4072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
629 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 5, 2004 | 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M7.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M7.2 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.5 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 148 km | 362 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 81 km | 333 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 88 km | 388 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 58 km | 399 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 101 km | 66 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 121 km | 338 km |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 59 km | 328 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 108 km | 36 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 21 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | - | 290 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 65 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 133 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 128 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 61 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 66 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 47 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 110 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 144 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 132 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 77 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 149 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 78 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 112 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 80 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 148 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 149 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 125 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 193 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Sawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (2.1").