Ibusuki, Japan
Full City Profile
38,571
Population
671/sq mi density
7 ft
Elevation
2 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Ibusuki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (148.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2333°N, 130.6500°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 41 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 138 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 39 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 106 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 99 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 146 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 108 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 85 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 88 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 39 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 41 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 41 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ata (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 8 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 40 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 60 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 81 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 157 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 171 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 173 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
Ibusuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (3.5").