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Fuchūchō, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
50,746 Population 12,623/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Fuchūchō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density12,623/sq mi
Coordinates34.5735°N, 133.2351°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 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 85 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 99 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 148 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 98 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 66 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 73 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 85 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 146 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 88 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 89 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 77 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 146 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 97 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 102 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 130 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 149 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 134 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 247 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 266 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 152 km
2018 Trami Category 1 187 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 134 km
2017 Noru Category 1 159 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 199 km
2015 Goni Category 3 215 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 201 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 266 km
2014 Halong Category 1 175 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 268 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 155 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 244 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 157 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 212 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 268 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 186 km
2004 Songda Category 2 124 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 59 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 1,001 134 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 119 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 84 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 150 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 8.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in Driest

Fuchūchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.6").

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