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Miyakonojō, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
161,137
Population
639/sq mi density
486 ft
Elevation
148 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Miyakonojō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 252.2 sq mi (653.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7333°N, 131.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 134 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 38 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 88 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 41 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 107 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 71 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 42 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 44 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 79 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 90 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 48 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 24 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 110 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 30 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 45 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 74 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 135 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 151 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 17.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Miyakonojō has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.0") and December the driest (2.3").