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Weather & Climate in Takahashi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takahashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 211.2 sq mi (547.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7833°N, 133.6167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 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 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 127 km | 50 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 72 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 130 km | 43 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 99 km | 50 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan | M4.9 | 128 km | 40 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 138 km | 18 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan | M4.8 | 79 km | 38 km |
| Oct 4, 2011 | 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan | M4.8 | 99 km | 43 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
44 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 | 226 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 101 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 155 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 243 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 156 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 287 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 141 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 52 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 148 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 64 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 99 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Takahashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.6").