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Ibara, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
41,460 Population 441/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Ibara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area94.0 sq mi (243.5 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates34.6000°N, 133.4667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.74"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 142 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 104 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 100 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 127 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 111 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 72 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 130 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 73 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 75 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 86 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 107 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 78 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 125 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 115 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 125 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 82 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 146 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 147 km
Jun 9, 2020 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 229 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 286 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 136 km
2018 Trami Category 1 178 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 113 km
2017 Noru Category 1 146 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 200 km
2015 Goni Category 3 235 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 194 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 252 km
2014 Halong Category 1 179 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 259 km
2011 Roke Category 3 294 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 144 km
2009 Melor Category 1 289 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 240 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 176 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 220 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 290 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 138 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 59 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 145 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 98 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 171 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest

Ibara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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