Innoshima, Japan

Full City Profile

26,141 Population 1,703/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Innoshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density1,703/sq mi
Coordinates34.2833°N, 133.1833°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 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 64 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 131 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 138 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 142 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 146 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 123 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 117 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 97 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 105 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 116 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 121 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 146 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 66 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 136 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 49 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 125 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 120 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 114 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 104 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 241 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 250 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 284 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 141 km
2018 Trami Category 1 165 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 144 km
2017 Noru Category 1 138 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 168 km
2015 Goni Category 3 224 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 176 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 250 km
2014 Halong Category 1 143 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 246 km
2011 Roke Category 4 287 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 135 km
2009 Melor Category 1 285 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 216 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 165 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 180 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,001 139 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 128 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 108 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 147 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in Driest

Innoshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.3").

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