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Weather & Climate in Shimobuchi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimobuchi 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 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3862°N, 135.7871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
514 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 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 125 km | 362 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 62 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M6.0 | 132 km | 333 km |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 54 km SE of Shing?, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1998 | 17 km SW of Owase, Japan | M5.8 | 57 km | 399 km |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan | M5.8 | 102 km | 388 km |
| Aug 20, 1999 | 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan | M5.7 | 53 km | 66 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 116 km | 328 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 347 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 40 km | 35 km |
| Aug 1, 2007 | 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan | M5.5 | 93 km | 371 km |
| Jan 18, 2003 | 67 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 117 km | 372 km |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 36 km S of Ise, Japan | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 103 km | 329 km |
| Mar 13, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan | M5.2 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan | M5.2 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 76 km SSE of Toba, Japan | M5.2 | 143 km | 360 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 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 | 77 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 82 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 170 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 76 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 149 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 128 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 141 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 122 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 134 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 144 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 70 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 115 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Shimobuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").