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Weather & Climate in Shido, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 123.8 sq mi (320.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3233°N, 134.1733°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 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 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 118 km | 66 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 144 km | 372 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 85 km | 37 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 81 km | 50 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Oct 20, 1991 | 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan | M5.1 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan | M5.0 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 55 km | 40 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan | M4.9 | 119 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
48 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 67 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 57 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 86 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 203 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 182 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 210 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 138 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 16 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 75 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 87 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Shido has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.4").