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Hagi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
44,626 Population 166/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Hagi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area269.6 sq mi (698.3 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates34.4000°N, 131.4167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 108 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 136 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 143 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 88 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 17 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 141 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 142 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 87 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 95 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 112 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 66 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 138 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 128 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 130 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 108 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 147 km
Mar 22, 2005 17 km N of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.9 135 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 140 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 126 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 235 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 117 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 221 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 216 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 260 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 183 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 293 km
2018 Trami Category 1 276 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 215 km
2017 Noru Category 1 252 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 261 km
2015 Goni Category 3 69 km
2014 Halong Category 1 234 km
2013 Danas Category 1 280 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 251 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 35 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 228 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 104 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 58 km
2004 Songda Category 2 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 57 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 125 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 77 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 20 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 124 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 138 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 147 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 11.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest

Hagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.7").

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