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Mibu, Japan

Full City Profile

4.2 /5.0
A Great
39,474 Population 1,674/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Mibu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²)
Population Density1,674/sq mi
Coordinates36.4167°N, 139.8000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,772 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 118 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 84 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 111 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 142 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 113 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 143 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 131 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 104 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 118 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 139 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 115 km
Jul 20, 2000 31 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 106 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 124 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 114 km
Aug 6, 1991 19 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 136 km
Apr 3, 2004 37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 108 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 105 km
May 11, 1997 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan M5.9 124 km
Jul 23, 2005 9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan M5.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 254 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 258 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 82 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 82 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 215 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 271 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 258 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 237 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 211 km
2011 Roke Category 2 79 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 106 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 92 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 91 km
2002 Higos Category 2 58 km
2001 Danas Category 1 54 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 135 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 208 km
1998 Stella Category 1 26 km
1996 Violet Category 1 186 km
1996 Dan Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 149 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 149 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 149 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 146 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 108 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 144 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 85 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 147 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 146 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 138 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 140 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 48 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 50 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 54 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 57 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 57 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 75 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 80 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 85 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 114 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 116 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 116 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 118 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 134 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 138 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
March 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 6.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in

Mibu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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