Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shioiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average
36°F (2°C)
July Average
76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
207 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
492 ft (150 m)
Area
98.5 sq mi (255.0 km²)
Population Density
177/sq mi
Coordinates
34.1561°N, 133.8515°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)11.18"
Driest Month (Dec)1.85"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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
117 km
22 km
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
122 km
50 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
93 km
14 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
144 km
66 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
144 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
133 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
132 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
124 km
10 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
143 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
100 km
37 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
122 km
43 km
Apr 14, 2000
10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
M5.1
146 km
35 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
46 km
50 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
100 km
10 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
120 km
16 km
Jun 18, 2021
1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
139 km
42 km
Sep 28, 1990
24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan
M4.9
95 km
26 km
Oct 13, 1995
10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan
M4.9
126 km
18 km
Mar 11, 2019
6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan
M4.9
148 km
44 km
Aug 22, 1994
39 km S of Anan, Japan
M4.9
96 km
38 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 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
178 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
80 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
118 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
86 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
86 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
154 km
2015
Goni
Category 1
81 mph
285 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
135 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
193 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
138 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
199 km
2011
Roke
Category 4
98 mph
237 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
84 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
92 mph
229 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
179 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
227 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
86 mph
189 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
256 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
197 km
2004
Chaba
Category 2
92 mph
121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1707
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
25.7 m
5,000
138 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
21 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
92 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
122 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
147 km
1498
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
144 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
134 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (157 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
36°F (2°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
37°F (3°C)
2.7 in
March
43°F (6°C)
4.3 in
April
54°F (12°C)
6.9 in
May
62°F (17°C)
7.4 in
June
68°F (20°C)
11.2 in
Wettest
July
76°F (24°C)
9.7 in
August
77°F (25°C)
6.0 in
Warmest
September
70°F (21°C)
10.2 in
October
60°F (16°C)
5.5 in
November
50°F (10°C)
3.4 in
December
41°F (5°C)
1.9 in
Driest
Shioiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (1.9").