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Hirakata

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Hirakata month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hirakata are typically May, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 267 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.4-0.4537.5
February9.30.1657.7
March13.73.91148.3
April18.88.81618.7
May23.013.61919.2
June26.618.32678.8
July30.723.22589.8
August32.224.318910.6
September28.520.92028.6
October22.013.91967.8
November16.57.3778.0
December10.81.8527.6

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People and places shaping Hirakata

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1889

    The Hirakata Town was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889.

  2. Documented history · 1947

    Hirakata was elevated to city status on August 1, 1947.

  3. Documented history · 2001

    On April 1, 2001, Hirakata was designated as a special city of Japan.

  4. Documented history · 2014

    On April 1, 2014, Hirakata became a Core city with increased local autonomy.

Current public leadership

  • Takashi Fushimi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Hirakata's head of government. Japanese politician.

People associated with this place

  • Hikaru Nakamura

    Wikidata records Hirakata as this person's place of birth. American chess player.

  • Kenji Honnami

    Wikidata records Hirakata as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Yuji Naka

    Wikidata records Hirakata as this person's place of birth. Japanese video game designer and programmer.

  • Keiya Sento

    Wikidata records Hirakata as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Janne Da Arc

    Japanese visual kei rock band

Historical figures

  • Hisaya Morishige

    Wikidata records Hirakata as this historical figure's place of birth. Japanese actor (1913–2009).

Local business and employers

  • Kansai Gaidai University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hirakata. Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Kansai Medical University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hirakata. Higher education institution in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

  • Kuzuha International

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hirakata. Golf tournament.

  • Hosokawa Powder Technology Foundation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hirakata. Nonprofit organization in Hirakata, Japan.

Newspapers and local media

  • Kahoku Shimbun

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Hirakata.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Hirakata, in brief

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02 · History

How Hirakata took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Hirakata

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Hirakata

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Hirakata

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Hirakata

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Hirakata

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08 · Questions

Questions about Hirakata

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hirakata

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hirakata located and what are its coordinates?

Hirakata is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.8135, 135.6491, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Hirakata?

Hirakata has a recorded population of approximately 406,331 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Hirakata?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hirakata include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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