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Iyo, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
35,133 Population 468/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°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
Iyo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area75.1 sq mi (194.4 km²)
Population Density468/sq mi
Coordinates33.7514°N, 132.7014°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.4"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 40 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 129 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 64 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 81 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 124 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 121 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 138 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 111 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 120 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 136 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 137 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 83 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 33 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 135 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 130 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 62 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 71 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 118 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 116 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 263 km
2023 Lan Category 1 277 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 195 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 215 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 157 km
2018 Trami Category 1 164 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 176 km
2017 Noru Category 1 124 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 129 km
2015 Goni Category 3 204 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 170 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 228 km
2014 Halong Category 1 100 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 241 km
2011 Roke Category 4 285 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 125 km
2009 Melor Category 1 293 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 191 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 130 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 1,001 143 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 106 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 143 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 134 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 123 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 106 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 106 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 131 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 132 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 154 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 155 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Iyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (2.2").

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