All Countries
Chikushino-shi, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
103,311
Population
3,050/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Chikushino-shi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 33.9 sq mi (87.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4963°N, 130.5156°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 85 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 112 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 103 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 84 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 85 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 150 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 177 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 181 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Chikushino-shi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.7") and December the driest (2.4").