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Mihara, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
90,573 Population 497/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Mihara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates34.4000°N, 133.0833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 62 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 118 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 141 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 144 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 136 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 107 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 105 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 83 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 93 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 108 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 66 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 109 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 145 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 141 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 65 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 124 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 131 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 98 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 107 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 253 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 246 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 284 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 155 km
2018 Trami Category 1 181 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 150 km
2017 Noru Category 1 153 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 182 km
2015 Goni Category 3 210 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 192 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 265 km
2014 Halong Category 1 157 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 262 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 150 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 231 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 151 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 191 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 251 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 181 km
2004 Songda Category 2 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 1,001 126 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 114 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 93 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 137 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 199 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest

Mihara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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