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Hidaka, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,812 Population 208/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Hidaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days187 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates33.5349°N, 133.3734°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.4"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 3, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 99 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 144 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 99 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 149 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 144 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 94 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 141 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 109 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 41 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 145 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 99 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 92 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 141 km
Aug 15, 2016 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 137 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 92 km
Mar 8, 2020 28 km NE of Usuki, Japan M4.9 130 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 149 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 70 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 75 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 216 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 257 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 237 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 90 km
2018 Trami Category 1 102 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 115 km
2017 Noru Category 1 62 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 83 km
2015 Goni Category 3 269 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 105 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 172 km
2014 Halong Category 1 60 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 176 km
2011 Roke Category 4 220 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 67 km
2009 Melor Category 1 227 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 134 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 184 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 107 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 138 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 129 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 103 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 138 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 186 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 192 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 8.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 9.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 13.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Hidaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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