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Weather & Climate in Shimojō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimojō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3974°N, 137.7861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 85 km | 40 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 20 km E of ?yama, Japan | M5.9 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan | M5.9 | 96 km | 170 km |
| May 23, 1997 | 38 km SSE of Tahara, Japan | M5.8 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Mar 4, 1997 | 9 km SSW of It?, Japan | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1998 | 14 km SW of It?, Japan | M5.6 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Apr 20, 2006 | 16 km SE of It?, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 25 km SE of Toba, Japan | M5.6 | 136 km | 328 km |
| Mar 16, 1997 | 5 km NE of Toyokawa, Japan | M5.6 | 68 km | 36 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 142 km | 104 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2001 | 10 km NE of Mori, Japan | M5.4 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 121 km | 278 km |
| Jun 26, 1990 | near the south coast of Honshu, Japan | M5.4 | 125 km | 150 km |
| Jun 5, 1990 | 13 km NE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.3 | 114 km | 122 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 7 km NE of Toba, Japan | M5.3 | 126 km | 329 km |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 158 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 122 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 1 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 198 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 79 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 55 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2009 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 86 mph | 134 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 4 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 265 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 144 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 135 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 94 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 143 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 149 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 122 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 130 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 100 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 62 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 82 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 86 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 91 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 94 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 114 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 124 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 132 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 132 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 151 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 154 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Shimojō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (2.1").