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Akaren, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,629 Population 9/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Akaren has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 155 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days155 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area722.1 sq mi (1,870.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates28.3167°N, 129.9333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.7"
170% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.47"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 18, 1995 83 km SE of Naze, Japan M7.1 49 km
Oct 19, 1995 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.8 33 km
Oct 30, 2009 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.8 101 km
Jan 17, 1997 67 km NE of Naze, Japan M6.3 55 km
Oct 19, 1995 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.3 28 km
Dec 8, 2001 15 km SE of Naze, Japan M6.2 36 km
Oct 18, 1995 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.1 30 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 108 km
Oct 19, 2017 169 km E of Naze, Japan M5.9 125 km
May 27, 2016 165 km SSE of Naze, Japan M5.9 149 km
Apr 29, 1999 162 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.9 134 km
Oct 2, 2000 119 km N of Naze, Japan M5.8 136 km
Mar 8, 2025 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.7 48 km
Mar 8, 2025 74 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.7 58 km
Aug 7, 2000 149 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 147 km
Nov 1, 1995 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan M5.7 19 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 119 km
Oct 19, 1995 79 km SE of Naze, Japan M5.7 58 km
Oct 2, 2000 128 km N of Naze, Japan M5.7 144 km
Aug 3, 1991 113 km NNW of Naze, Japan M5.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

92 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 48 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 190 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 145 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 271 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 41 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 281 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 253 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 62 km
2018 Trami Category 2 102 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 234 km
2017 Noru Category 1 107 km
2017 Saola Category 1 65 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 259 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 68 km
2015 Goni Category 4 180 km
2015 Halola Category 1 236 km
2014 Phanfone Category 4 126 km
2014 Vongfong Category 1 264 km
2014 Halong Category 1 155 km
2013 Danas Category 4 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 2.6 m 49 km
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 1.5 m 33 km
1901 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 50 km
1911 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 12 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokoate-jima (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yokoate-jima Stratovolcano(es) 495 m (1,624 ft) 1835 106 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 132 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 149 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 172 km
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 175 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 7.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 9.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 15.5 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 8.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in Driest

Akaren has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.5") and December the driest (5.4").

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