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Hikiji, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
8,541
Population
66/sq mi density
1,381 ft
Elevation
421 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Hikiji experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 128.7 sq mi (333.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2291°N, 131.1797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | 98 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 49 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 40 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 17 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 20 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 97 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 147 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 147 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 171 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 15.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Hikiji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (2.5").