Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yoshinogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average
38°F (3°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
211 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Area
65.0 sq mi (168.3 km²)
Population Density
597/sq mi
Coordinates
34.0386°N, 134.2921°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)10.79"
Driest Month (Dec)1.65"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
179 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
90 km
22 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
62 km
14 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
103 km
66 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
148 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
58 km
37 km
Oct 20, 1991
45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
M5.1
118 km
41 km
Apr 14, 2000
10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan
M5.1
103 km
35 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
79 km
50 km
Jul 5, 2011
12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan
M5.0
78 km
16 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
75 km
10 km
Oct 13, 1995
10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan
M4.9
99 km
18 km
Aug 22, 1994
39 km S of Anan, Japan
M4.9
60 km
38 km
Jun 16, 2022
5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan
M4.9
28 km
40 km
Sep 28, 1990
24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan
M4.9
101 km
26 km
Feb 21, 2011
12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan
M4.9
98 km
55 km
Jul 20, 2010
8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan
M4.9
117 km
66 km
Jun 9, 2020
15 km SE of Susaki, Japan
M4.8
118 km
18 km
Jan 8, 2012
29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan
M4.8
109 km
55 km
May 26, 2005
6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan
M4.8
62 km
38 km
Oct 4, 2011
14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan
M4.8
24 km
43 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 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
135 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
39 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
94 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
47 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
263 km
2017
Lan
Category 2
104 mph
278 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
52 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
156 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
116 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
155 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
148 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
170 km
2011
Roke
Category 4
98 mph
196 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
57 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
92 mph
192 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
149 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
269 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
203 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
298 km
2004
Ma-on
Category 4
98 mph
285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1854
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
28.0 m
3,000
123 km
1707
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
25.7 m
5,000
104 km
1605
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
10.0 m
5,000
129 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
40 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
119 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
49 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
94 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
114 km
1498
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
103 km
1361
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
660
133 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
—
—
92 km
887
NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
149 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (196 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
38°F (3°C)
2.0 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.6 in
March
45°F (7°C)
4.0 in
April
55°F (13°C)
6.5 in
May
63°F (17°C)
6.9 in
June
70°F (21°C)
10.6 in
July
77°F (25°C)
8.5 in
August
79°F (26°C)
6.5 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
10.8 in
Wettest
October
62°F (16°C)
5.6 in
November
52°F (11°C)
3.6 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.7 in
Driest
Yoshinogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.7").