Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shin’ichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average
38°F (3°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
233 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Area
352.9 sq mi (913.9 km²)
Population Density
60/sq mi
Coordinates
34.5554°N, 133.2730°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)9.17"
Driest Month (Dec)1.61"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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
86 km
50 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
101 km
10 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
144 km
14 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
102 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
87 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
69 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
145 km
33 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
85 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
75 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
90 km
43 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
90 km
10 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
75 km
50 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
143 km
10 km
Jan 3, 1991
22 km W of ?zu, Japan
M5.0
148 km
63 km
Jun 3, 2011
9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan
M5.0
101 km
10 km
Jun 16, 2022
5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan
M4.9
137 km
40 km
Feb 26, 2024
18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan
M4.9
131 km
42 km
Jun 18, 2021
1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
134 km
42 km
Aug 30, 1993
16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
149 km
47 km
Sep 28, 1990
24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan
M4.9
100 km
26 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
46 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 1
69 mph
243 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 1
86 mph
268 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
148 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
183 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
131 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
155 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
196 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
98 mph
219 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
197 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
262 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
173 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
265 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
151 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
298 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
241 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
161 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
211 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 1
81 mph
271 km
2005
Nabi
Category 2
86 mph
190 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1026
OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE
Earthquake
10.0 m
1,001
137 km
1872
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
3.0 m
804
123 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (88 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
88 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
153 km
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
38°F (3°C)
1.9 in
Coldest
February
38°F (4°C)
2.4 in
March
44°F (7°C)
3.5 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.2 in
May
63°F (17°C)
5.4 in
June
70°F (21°C)
9.2 in
Wettest
July
78°F (26°C)
8.6 in
August
80°F (27°C)
4.8 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
7.4 in
October
61°F (16°C)
4.2 in
November
51°F (11°C)
2.6 in
December
42°F (6°C)
1.6 in
Driest
Shin’ichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.6").