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Kasaoka, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
50,160 Population 953/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Kasaoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates34.5060°N, 133.5039°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 139 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 101 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 111 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 122 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 121 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 96 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 83 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 84 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 85 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 136 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 104 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 147 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 97 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 67 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 122 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 122 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 141 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 141 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 146 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

48 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 221 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 286 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 128 km
2018 Trami Category 1 167 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 110 km
2017 Noru Category 1 136 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 190 km
2015 Goni Category 3 241 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 183 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 242 km
2014 Halong Category 1 169 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 248 km
2011 Roke Category 3 285 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 134 km
2009 Melor Category 1 279 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 230 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 182 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 211 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 291 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 144 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 51 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 137 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 107 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 175 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Driest

Kasaoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.3").

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