All Countries
Weather & Climate in Shimoda, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimoda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 463.8 sq mi (1,201.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9458°N, 132.9864°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 134 km | 50 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 136 km | 79 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M6.3 | 92 km | 39 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 67 km | 32 km |
| Aug 28, 2014 | 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan | M5.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.5 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan | M5.5 | 116 km | 53 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | Kyushu, Japan | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 57 km E of Takanabe, Japan | M5.3 | 121 km | 19 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.3 | 90 km | 44 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan | M5.2 | 131 km | 64 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 126 km | 43 km |
| Mar 27, 2019 | 45 km E of Takanabe, Japan | M5.2 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M5.1 | 85 km | 46 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 115 km | 50 km |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan | M5.1 | 117 km | 62 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 71 km | 41 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.0 | 89 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 3 | 109 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 3 | 104 mph | 234 km |
| 2020 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 97 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 72 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 42 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 2 | 86 mph | 51 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 98 mph | 148 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 34 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 115 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 126 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 117 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 153 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 163 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Shimoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.4").