All Countries
Hinokage, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,656
Population
34/sq mi density
1,257 ft
Elevation
383 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Hinokage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 107.2 sq mi (277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6500°N, 131.4000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 104 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 78 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 120 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 137 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 68 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 98 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 68 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 83 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 130 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 104 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 57 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 96 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 59 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 51 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 70 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 94 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 104 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 124 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 15.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Hinokage has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.4") and December the driest (2.2").