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Imabari, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
170,986 Population 321/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Imabari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area533.5 sq mi (1,381.8 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates34.0700°N, 133.0002°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 44 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 109 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 117 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 133 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 138 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 146 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 142 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 120 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 145 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 130 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 43 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 147 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 120 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 107 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 46 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 96 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 123 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 91 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 90 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 253 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 228 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 258 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 148 km
2018 Trami Category 1 162 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 153 km
2017 Noru Category 1 128 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 149 km
2015 Goni Category 3 219 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 169 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 241 km
2014 Halong Category 1 122 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 241 km
2011 Roke Category 4 283 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 136 km
2009 Melor Category 1 285 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 202 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 157 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 154 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 1,001 137 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 148 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 130 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 96 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 148 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 124 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 137 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 173 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Imabari has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.7").

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