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Weather & Climate in Shima, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3333°N, 136.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
653 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M7.2 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 6, 2004 | 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.5 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.3 | 139 km | 367 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 48 km | 333 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 81 km | 399 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 92 km | 388 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Sep 5, 2004 | 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 66 km |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 89 km | 338 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2005 | 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan | M5.6 | 131 km | 370 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 20 km | 328 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 80 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | - | 274 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 172 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 31 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 109 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 164 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 50 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 48 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 43 km |
| 2009 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 69 mph | 298 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 | 105 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 93 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 44 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 77 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 61 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 128 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 53 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 130 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Shima has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.6").