Kanda, Japan

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37,684 Population 415/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Kanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area90.9 sq mi (235.3 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates33.7833°N, 130.9833°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 112 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 146 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 79 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 74 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 79 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 114 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 123 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 89 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 144 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 97 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 88 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 76 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 111 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 52 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 86 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 117 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 96 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 122 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 156 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 41 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 227 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 177 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 252 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 105 km
2018 Trami Category 1 250 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 165 km
2017 Noru Category 1 229 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 220 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 274 km
2015 Goni Category 3 47 km
2014 Halong Category 1 232 km
2013 Danas Category 1 230 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 268 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 239 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 31 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 200 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 59 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 136 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 85 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 85 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake - - 85 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 147 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake - 40 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 67 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 81 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 98 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 101 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 11.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest

Kanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (2.4").

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