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Weather & Climate in Shinjō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shinjō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 315.7 sq mi (817.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 133.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 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 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 149 km | 372 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 141 km | 50 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 68 km | 26 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan | M4.8 | 140 km | 43 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan | M4.8 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 1995 | 6 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 9 km S of Yonago, Japan | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
40 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 155 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 191 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 233 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 34 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 147 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 146 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 86 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Shinjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (3.3").