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Minamiura, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,725
Population
4/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Minamiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 443.9 sq mi (1,149.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7226°N, 131.6470°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 121 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 47 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 135 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 55 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 80 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 87 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 165 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in |
Minamiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (2.0").