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Miyaodai, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
28,114 Population 4,045/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Miyaodai 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 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density4,045/sq mi
Coordinates33.8466°N, 130.7128°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 118 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 54 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 104 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 89 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 128 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 102 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 103 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 102 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 99 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 133 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 78 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 55 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 107 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 123 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 127 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 144 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 121 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 126 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 155 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 29 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 205 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 151 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 226 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 106 km
2018 Trami Category 1 274 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 140 km
2017 Noru Category 1 253 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 241 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 248 km
2015 Goni Category 3 21 km
2014 Halong Category 1 258 km
2013 Danas Category 1 205 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 243 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 264 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 57 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 219 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 34 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 15,000 128 km
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 146 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 110 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 110 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 110 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 89 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 98 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 109 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 113 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 10.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest

Miyaodai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (2.6").

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