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Hamanoichi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
39,475 Population 136/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
Hamanoichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area290.1 sq mi (751.4 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates31.7167°N, 130.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"
145% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.93"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 73 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 119 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 79 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 56 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 72 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 132 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 127 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 129 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 94 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 119 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 106 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 44 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 111 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 37 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 109 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 74 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 71 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 62 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 81 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 54 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 27 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 146 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 76 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 241 km
2018 Trami Category 2 116 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 297 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 232 km
2017 Noru Category 1 100 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 62 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 129 km
2015 Goni Category 3 68 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 197 km
2014 Halong Category 1 174 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 275 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 205 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 241 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 279 km
2011 Roke Category 4 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 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 15,000 122 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 13 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 120 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 16 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 136 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 133 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 136 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 140 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 139 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 102 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 72 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 75 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 106 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 121 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 56 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 132 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 140 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 15 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 16 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 27 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 57 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 111 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 123 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 134 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 150 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 160 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 9.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 16.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 8.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest

Hamanoichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.9") and December the driest (2.4").

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