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Hyūga, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
60,037
Population
136/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°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
Hyūga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 440.2 sq mi (1,140.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4227°N, 131.6409°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 | 131 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 98 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 87 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 131 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 36 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 64 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 36 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 50 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 96 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 62 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 79 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 25 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 67 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 69 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 77 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 29 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 72 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 82 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 98 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 123 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 131 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Hyūga has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (1.9").