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Kudamatsu, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
55,887 Population 1,620/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Kudamatsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²)
Population Density1,620/sq mi
Coordinates34.0096°N, 131.8664°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 61 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 36 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 96 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 49 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 133 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 130 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 110 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 132 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 54 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 144 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 44 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 62 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 63 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 80 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 147 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 128 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 96 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 222 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 126 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 278 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 255 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 170 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 239 km
2018 Trami Category 1 217 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 255 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 193 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 203 km
2015 Goni Category 3 126 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 252 km
2014 Halong Category 1 174 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 191 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 267 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 53 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 170 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 135 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 88 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 80 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 100 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 80 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 80 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 60 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 92 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 118 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 144 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 12.1 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 11.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 8.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest

Kudamatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.1").

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