Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takarazuka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average
61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average
41°F (5°C)
July Average
81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days
239 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Area
39.3 sq mi (101.8 km²)
Population Density
5,760/sq mi
Coordinates
34.7994°N, 135.3570°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)8.35"
Driest Month (Dec)1.54"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
349 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
39 km
22 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
76 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
68 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
105 km
358 km
Jun 1, 1998
17 km SW of Owase, Japan
M5.8
117 km
399 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
86 km
66 km
Apr 21, 2000
27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.5
97 km
347 km
Oct 30, 2000
western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
96 km
35 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
26 km
10 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
59 km
372 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
115 km
33 km
Jan 6, 2004
36 km S of Ise, Japan
M5.3
140 km
33 km
May 9, 2022
7 km NE of Toba, Japan
M5.3
144 km
329 km
Apr 22, 1998
18 km SE of Hikone, Japan
M5.2
105 km
33 km
Jan 30, 1996
67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan
M5.2
148 km
361 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
119 km
37 km
Apr 14, 2000
10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
M5.1
127 km
35 km
Apr 15, 2007
11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan
M5.1
81 km
16 km
Mar 16, 1999
10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan
M5.1
62 km
33 km
May 28, 1994
12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan
M5.1
98 km
49 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
48 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
81 mph
126 km
2019
Hagibis
Category 2
92 mph
289 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
70 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
112 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
64 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
81 mph
163 km
2017
Lan
Category 2
104 mph
230 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
92 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
281 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
223 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
159 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
276 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
248 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
166 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
150 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
145 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
193 km
2005
Mawar
Category 2
92 mph
266 km
2004
Ma-on
Category 4
92 mph
257 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 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
92 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
136 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
23 km
1909
ANEGAWA, JAPAN
Earthquake
1.8 m
41
109 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
112 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
35 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
34 km
1666
AICHI PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
134 km
1586
ISE BAY
Earthquake
—
8,000
134 km
1498
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
145 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
123 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
23 km
701
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Hakusan (198 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Hakusan
Stratovolcano
2,702 m (8,865 ft)
1659
198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
1.8 in
Coldest
February
42°F (6°C)
2.4 in
March
47°F (9°C)
3.9 in
April
58°F (14°C)
5.2 in
May
66°F (19°C)
5.6 in
June
73°F (23°C)
8.4 in
Wettest
July
81°F (27°C)
6.4 in
August
83°F (28°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
September
75°F (24°C)
7.1 in
October
65°F (18°C)
4.4 in
November
55°F (13°C)
2.8 in
December
46°F (8°C)
1.5 in
Driest
Takarazuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.5").