Kushikino, Japan

Kagoshima · Japan

Kushikino is a small city in Kagoshima, Japan with a population of 25,744. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

25,744 Population 135/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
89.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Kushikino


Kushikino is the name of a former city municipality located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It was founded under that name on 1 October 1950.

People

Population25,744
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain89.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population25,744
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates31.7167°, 130.2667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceKagoshima
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation89.7 inches (2,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kushikino

Kushikino is a small city in Japan (Kagoshima) with a population of 25,744. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Kushikino

Kushikino has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2425 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 80.3
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.6° 113.4
Mar 13°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.5° 158.6
Apr 17.1°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.6° 191.6
May 21.4°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.5° 205.5
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.6° 569.6
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.9° 365.6
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 232.1
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 209.8
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 17.8° / 25.8° 100.2
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 12° / 20.6° 102.4
Dec 11°C / 52°F 6.8° / 15.3° 95.6
Kushikino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Japan avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area191.4 sq mi (495.7 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates31.7167°N, 130.2667°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.7"
136% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

587 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 117 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 128 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 122 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 115 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 99 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 150 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 145 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 146 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 126 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 150 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 69 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 27 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 12 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 145 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 107 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 108 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 117 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 103 km
May 3, 2020 139 km WSW of Kushikino, Japan M5.9 140 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 16 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 30 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 103 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 272 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 111 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 284 km
2018 Trami Category 2 148 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 275 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 193 km
2017 Noru Category 1 127 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 62 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 108 km
2015 Goni Category 3 28 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 223 km
2014 Halong Category 1 217 km
2014 Neoguri Category 1 300 km
2013 Danas Category 3 274 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 232 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 166 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 15,000 115 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 43 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 41 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 146 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 115 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 119 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 146 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m - 123 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 150 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 99 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 104 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 41 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - - 43 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 93 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical - - 43 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 1,520 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 31 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 39 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 61 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 62 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 103 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 116 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 142 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 152 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 170 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 178 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 9.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 15.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Driest

Kushikino has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Kushikino

26 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
神村学園 - - - -
いちき串木野市立荒川小学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立照島小学校 - - - -
鹿児島県立串木野高等学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立羽島中学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立羽島小学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立串木野西中学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立市来小学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立市来中学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立串木野中学校 - - - -
いちき串木野市立串木野小学校 - - - -
鹿児島県立市来農芸高等学校 - - - -
鹿児島県立串木野養護学校 - - - -
市立串木野中学校 - - - -
私立神村学園高等部 - - - -
私立神村学園初等部 - - - -
私立神村学園中等部 - - - -
県立市来農芸高等学校 - - - -
市立荒川小学校 - - - -
市立羽島小学校 - - - -
市立羽島中学校 - - - -
市立照島小学校 - - - -
市立市来小学校 - - - -
市立市来中学校 - - - -
市立串木野西中学校 - - - -
市立串木野小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kushikino

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kushikino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Satsuma Students Museum
せんだい宇宙館
ふるさと考古歴史館
三宅美術館
中村晋也美術館
元外相東郷茂徳記念館
児玉美術館
入来郷土館
宮之城伝統工芸センター
宮之城歴史資料センター
川内まごころ文学館
川内原子力発電所展示館
日置市吹上歴史民俗資料館
焼酎資料館
美山陶遊館
苗代川民陶館
薩摩川内市入来郷土館
薩摩川内市川内歴史資料館
薩摩川内市樋脇郷土館
鹿児島国際大学博物館実習施設考古学ミュージアム

Libraries in Kushikino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Satsuma Students Library0.0
串木野市立図書館0.0
日置市立中央図書館0.0
日置市立中央図書館日吉分館0.0
日置市立東市来図書館0.0
薩摩川内市立中央図書館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館入来分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館東郷分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館樋脇分館0.0
薩摩川内市立図書館祁答院分館0.0
鹿児島市松元公民館図書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Kushikino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
市来えびす市場
鹿児島中央家畜市場

Hotels in Kushikino

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

さのさ荘

Restaurants in Kushikino

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
Maguro no yakata
焼肉なべしま

Cafes in Kushikino

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queen's Cafe

Monuments in Kushikino

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Youfuku arrival monument

Train Stations in Kushikino

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kamimuragakuen-mae
Kushikino

Gas Stations in Kushikino

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
JA-SS
JP #9880957937

Banks in Kushikino

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JA Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kushikino

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kushikino

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kagoshima AirportKOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Kanoya Air Base-Medium Airport
Taragi Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kushikino

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
ヤマト運輸
串木野浜町郵便局
串木野郵便局
島平郵便局
市来大里郵便局
市来郵便局
羽島郵便局
荒川簡易郵便局（一時閉鎖中）

Treatment Centers in Kushikino

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
JIN Mental Clinic
いまきいれ耳鼻咽喉科
しらさわ歯科
そふと歯科
梅林クリニック
西陵クリニック

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kushikino

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
恵比須神社

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kushikino

What is the population of Kushikino?

Kushikino has a population of 25,744 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 191.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kushikino?

Kushikino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 89.7 inches.

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