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Mishōhirajō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
19,601
Population
60/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Mishōhirajō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 324.2 sq mi (839.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9637°N, 132.5661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 89 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 91 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 116 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 145 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 87 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 96 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 115 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 124 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 193 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in |
Mishōhirajō has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (2.4").