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Weather & Climate in Shimo-ichigi, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shimo-ichigi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area167.0 sq mi (432.5 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates33.8305°N, 136.0515°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

634 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Sep 5, 2004 118 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M7.4 119 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2004 94 km SE of Shing?, Japan M7.2 100 km 14 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 127 km 22 km
Sep 6, 2004 129 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.6 129 km 10 km
Sep 5, 2004 119 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.5 120 km 15 km
Jul 27, 2019 138 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.3 139 km 367 km
Sep 8, 2004 130 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M6.1 131 km 21 km
Jul 7, 1995 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan M6.0 101 km 333 km
Apr 1, 2016 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.9 59 km 14 km
May 23, 1997 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan M5.8 145 km 11 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 38 km 388 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 13 km 399 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 128 km 14 km
Sep 5, 2004 93 km SE of Shing?, Japan M5.7 95 km 10 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 63 km 66 km
Sep 7, 2004 116 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 117 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2005 124 km ESE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 125 km 370 km
Sep 10, 2004 88 km SSE of Shing?, Japan M5.6 95 km 10 km
Nov 18, 2013 25 km SE of Toba, Japan M5.6 108 km 328 km
Oct 18, 1996 102 km SSE of Toba, Japan M5.6 126 km 338 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 241 km
2023 Lan Category 2 81 mph 36 km
2019 Faxai Category 4 98 mph 266 km
2019 Hagibis Category 3 98 mph 191 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 98 mph 118 km
2018 Trami Category 1 92 mph 51 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 92 mph 135 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 122 km
2017 Lan Category 2 104 mph 117 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 90 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 81 mph 263 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 86 mph 187 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 60 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 272 km
2013 Wipha Category 1 81 mph 280 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 92 mph 174 km
2011 Roke Category 4 98 mph 70 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 137 km
2010 Chaba Category 1 75 mph 236 km
2009 Melor Category 1 92 mph 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 127 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 136 km
1944 OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA Earthquake 10.0 m 1,223 99 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 141 km
1096 ENSHUNADA Earthquake 7.0 m 135 km
1946 HONSHU: S COAST Earthquake 6.6 m 1,362 80 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 34 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 104 km
1408 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 79 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 44 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 60 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 116 km
1945 TOKAIDO Earthquake 1.0 m 2,306 143 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 119 km
2004 SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 100 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 91 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 124 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 96 km
1708 TOKAIDO Earthquake 90 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 8.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Driest

Shimo-ichigi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.4").

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