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Mugiura, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,743 Population 9/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Mugiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area441.5 sq mi (1,143.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.6659°N, 134.4229°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.9"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 116 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 87 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 99 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 43 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 93 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 82 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 85 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 105 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 75 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 34 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 86 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 143 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 20 km
Jul 20, 2010 8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan M4.9 123 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 123 km
Jan 8, 2012 29 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 103 km
Oct 4, 2011 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan M4.8 49 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 87 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Izumisano, Japan M4.8 111 km
Aug 9, 2011 19 km SSW of K?ya, Japan M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nakri (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Nakri Category 1 293 km
2023 Lan Category 2 118 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 22 km
2018 Trami Category 1 52 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 17 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 263 km
2017 Lan Category 2 247 km
2017 Noru Category 1 10 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 129 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 75 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 117 km
2014 Halong Category 1 128 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 127 km
2011 Roke Category 4 163 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 18 km
2009 Melor Category 1 153 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 106 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 281 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 185 km
2005 Mawar Category 3 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 83 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 63 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 86 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 136 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 81 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 137 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 44 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 126 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 119 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 129 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 74 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 91 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 72 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake 110 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 7.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 11.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest

Mugiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (2.0").

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