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Nagato, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
32,519 Population 235/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Nagato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area138.2 sq mi (357.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates34.3833°N, 131.2000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 118 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 97 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 139 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 37 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 126 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 90 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 103 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 62 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 130 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 148 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 127 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 143 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 125 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 140 km
Jul 1, 2016 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 109 km
Aug 6, 2025 15 km SSW of Tsukawaki, Japan M4.9 139 km
Mar 8, 2020 28 km NE of Usuki, Japan M4.9 138 km
Mar 22, 2005 17 km N of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M4.9 118 km
Aug 15, 2016 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan M4.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 225 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 103 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 204 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 196 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 244 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 174 km
2018 Trami Category 1 286 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 195 km
2017 Noru Category 1 262 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 284 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 267 km
2015 Goni Category 3 52 km
2014 Halong Category 1 248 km
2013 Danas Category 1 260 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 286 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 263 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 33 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 239 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 85 km
2005 Nabi Category 2 38 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 72 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 129 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 93 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 129 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 129 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 39 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 124 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 144 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 155 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 167 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest

Nagato has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (2.6").

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