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Kadogawa, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
17,526 Population 377/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Kadogawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.5 km²)
Population Density377/sq mi
Coordinates32.4713°N, 131.6545°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 80 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 92 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 72 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 68 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 82 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 136 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 46 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 88 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 109 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 96 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 79 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 148 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 131 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 91 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 149 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 136 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 122 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 58 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 56 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 127 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 119 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 240 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 275 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 44 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 202 km
2018 Trami Category 2 121 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 259 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 272 km
2017 Noru Category 1 96 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 76 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 249 km
2015 Goni Category 3 123 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 254 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 196 km
2014 Halong Category 1 130 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 255 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 298 km
2011 Roke Category 4 283 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 119 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 131 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 92 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 132 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 92 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 82 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 136 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 38 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 67 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 38 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 52 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 100 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 98 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 68 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 85 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 31 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 71 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 75 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 29 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 69 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 78 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 94 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 96 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 127 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 131 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 136 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 15.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 11.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest

Kadogawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (1.9").

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