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Hōfu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
116,925
Population
1,599/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Hōfu 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 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 73.1 sq mi (189.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0500°N, 131.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 86 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 84 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 103 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 50 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 87 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 111 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 155 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Hōfu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.1").