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Kawahigashi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,237 Population 199/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Kawahigashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area31.4 sq mi (81.4 km²)
Population Density199/sq mi
Coordinates31.3725°N, 131.0075°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.7"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

777 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 64 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 73 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 72 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 55 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 90 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 84 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 87 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 98 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 92 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 85 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 82 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 66 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 150 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 28 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 28 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 28 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 79 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 81 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 128 km
Apr 29, 2017 40 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.7 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 93 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 40 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 158 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 258 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 93 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 209 km
2018 Trami Category 2 85 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 280 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 273 km
2017 Noru Category 1 56 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 52 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 123 km
2015 Goni Category 4 99 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 151 km
2014 Halong Category 1 142 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 239 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 217 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 195 km
2011 Roke Category 4 252 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 39 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 101 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 40 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 139 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 125 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 139 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 138 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 119 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 79 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 72 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 63 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 113 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 111 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 72 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 55 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 90 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 138 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 108 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 41 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 45 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 59 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 64 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 93 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 128 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 168 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 168 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 187 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 9.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 10.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 15.2 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Driest

Kawahigashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.6").

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