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Hatsukaichi, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
114,173 Population 604/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°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
Hatsukaichi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area189.0 sq mi (489.5 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates34.3500°N, 132.3333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.6"
104% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 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 35 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 143 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 88 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 122 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 67 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 103 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 111 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 136 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 109 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 127 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 94 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 118 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 144 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 42 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 111 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 115 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 96 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 110 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 75 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 279 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 180 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 282 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 228 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 216 km
2018 Trami Category 1 230 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 219 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 295 km
2017 Noru Category 1 193 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 203 km
2015 Goni Category 3 152 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 236 km
2014 Halong Category 1 175 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 196 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 263 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 99 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 189 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 182 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 126 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 70 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 131 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 68 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 69 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 92 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 147 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 173 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 42°F (6°C) 5.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 7.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 7.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 12.2 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
August 76°F (25°C) 7.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 8.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest

Hatsukaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (2.4").

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