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Weather & Climate in Shirahama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shirahama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,125.0 sq mi (2,913.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3610°N, 123.7484°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,744 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Dec 18, 2001 | 62 km SSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.8 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Aug 17, 2009 | 114 km SW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.7 | 99 km | 20 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 79 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.6 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 75 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Sep 28, 1992 | 52 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.4 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 110 km S of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 61 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.3 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Feb 7, 2010 | 109 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.3 | 98 km | 21 km |
| May 9, 2022 | 70 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.2 | 133 km | 21 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 57 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.2 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 72 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.1 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Aug 17, 2009 | 120 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.1 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 62 km S of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 69 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M6.0 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 107 km SW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.9 | 92 km | 31 km |
| Jul 28, 2006 | 57 km WSW of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 147 km N of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.9 | 148 km | 166 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | Taiwan region | M5.9 | 115 km | 43 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 63 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
121 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 265 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 3 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 5 | 115 mph | 103 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 36 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 121 mph | 139 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 147 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 117 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 109 mph | 158 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 104 mph | 108 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 300 km |
| 2017 | Talim | Category 4 | 109 mph | 209 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 143 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 5 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 4 | 109 mph | 81 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.4 m (280 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1771 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 85.4 m | 13,486 | 69 km |
| 2001 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 120 km |
| 2002 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in |
Shirahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (5.9").