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Weather & Climate in Wakasa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wakasa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 76.9 sq mi (199.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3333°N, 134.4000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 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 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 97 km | 362 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 81 km | 358 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 105 km | 347 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 72 km | 372 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 123 km | 361 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.0 | 102 km | 358 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 45 km | 26 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 103 km | 18 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 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 110 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 194 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 87 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 70 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 121 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 103 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Wakasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (3.5").