Aki-takata, Japan

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4.2 /5.0

A Great

32,323 Population 148/sq mi density

722 ft Elevation 220 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

4.2 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

Aki-takata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	722 ft (220 m)
Area	218.9 sq mi (566.8 km²)
Population Density	148/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6742°N, 132.6819°W
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"

78% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.92"

Driest Month (Dec) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001	16 km SSW of Kure, Japan	M6.8	67 km
Oct 6, 2000	8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan	M6.7	96 km
Mar 13, 2014	32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan	M6.3	135 km
Jun 25, 1997	17 km E of Hagi, Japan	M5.9	104 km
Apr 8, 2018	8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan	M5.7	66 km
Aug 28, 1991	9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan	M5.5	88 km
Oct 8, 2000	32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan	M5.4	62 km
Sep 3, 1997	21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan	M5.3	78 km
Sep 16, 2002	24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan	M5.3	110 km
Oct 8, 2000	8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan	M5.2	96 km
Jul 17, 2021	29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan	M5.2	142 km
Mar 25, 2001	22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan	M5.2	74 km
Apr 26, 2007	15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan	M5.1	111 km
Jan 3, 1991	22 km W of ?zu, Japan	M5.0	136 km
Aug 14, 1993	19 km SW of ?zu, Japan	M5.0	148 km
Jun 3, 2011	9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan	M5.0	51 km
Aug 30, 1993	16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan	M4.9	141 km
Feb 26, 2024	18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan	M4.9	120 km
Jan 9, 2001	40 km W of ?zu, Japan	M4.9	133 km
Jun 18, 2021	1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan	M4.9	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lan	Category 1	298 km
2022	Nanmadol	Category 1	226 km
2022	Hinnamnor	Category 1	275 km
2019	Francisco	Category 1	276 km
2018	Jebi	Category 3	201 km
2018	Trami	Category 1	228 km
2018	Cimaron	Category 1	185 km
2017	Noru	Category 1	199 km
2016	Malakas	Category 1	222 km
2015	Goni	Category 3	164 km
2015	Nangka	Category 1	239 km
2014	Halong	Category 1	195 km
2011	Ma-on	Category 1	198 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 1	275 km
2007	Usagi	Category 2	105 km
2007	Man-yi	Category 1	220 km
2006	Shanshan	Category 1	223 km
2005	Nabi	Category 2	135 km
2004	Songda	Category 2	82 km
2004	Chaba	Category 2	67 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1026	OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE	Earthquake	10.0 m	1,001	82 km
1872	SW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	3.0 m	804	67 km
1711	SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN	Earthquake	2.0 m	1,000	128 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (52 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sanbesan	Stratovolcano	1,126 m (3,694 ft)	650	52 km
Abu	Shield(s)	641 m (2,103 ft)	-6850	101 km
Oki-Dogo	Shield	151 m (495 ft)	Unknown	177 km
Yufu-Tsurumi	Lava dome(s)	1,584 m (5,197 ft)	867	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in
March	44°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	5.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	9.9 in	Wettest
July	77°F (25°C)	9.9 in
August	79°F (26°C)	6.0 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	8.3 in
October	61°F (16°C)	4.7 in
November	51°F (10°C)	3.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in	Driest

Aki-takata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (2.9").

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