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Kihoku-chō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
10,772
Population
115/sq mi density
397 ft
Elevation
121 meters
59°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
Kihoku-chō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (241.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2559°N, 132.6834°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 92 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 120 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 135 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in |
Kihoku-chō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (2.5").