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Miyanoura, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,544 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Miyanoura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 128 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates30.4269°N, 130.5715°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.4"
225% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 19.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

848 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 52 km
Jun 6, 2000 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan M6.4 138 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 54 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 49 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 96 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 142 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 110 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 101 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 118 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 104 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 130 km
Apr 9, 2011 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.9 126 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 85 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 80 km
Apr 23, 1992 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 135 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 124 km
Apr 29, 2017 40 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.7 92 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 15 km
Sep 13, 2024 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 76 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

83 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 47 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 293 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 13 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 87 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 272 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 198 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 214 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 175 km
2018 Trami Category 2 33 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 258 km
2017 Saola Category 1 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 13 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 86 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 57 km
2015 Goni Category 4 104 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 121 km
2014 Halong Category 1 158 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 257 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 210 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 131 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 129 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 52 km
1961 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 150 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 129 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 131 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 34 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 48 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 80 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 88 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 93 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 121 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 130 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 143 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 150 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 9.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 11.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 14.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 19.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 7.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Driest

Miyanoura has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 123.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (5.6").

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