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Hita, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
64,874
Population
252/sq mi density
295 ft
Elevation
90 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°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
Hita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 257.2 sq mi (666.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3213°N, 130.9410°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 87 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 71 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 61 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 39 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 42 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 86 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 145 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 154 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 176 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Hita has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and December the driest (2.3").