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Nakanokami, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,445 Population 9/sq mi density
502 ft Elevation 153 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°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
Nakanokami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation502 ft (153 m)
Area637.4 sq mi (1,650.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates30.4147°N, 130.9056°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.4"
211% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 18.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

852 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 25 km
Jun 6, 2000 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan M6.4 121 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 29 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 23 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 117 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 100 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 86 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 104 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 90 km
Apr 9, 2011 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.9 96 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 118 km
Apr 15, 2024 147 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.9 136 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 102 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 79 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 113 km
Apr 29, 2017 40 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M5.7 66 km
Sep 13, 2024 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 67 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 136 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 17 km
Apr 23, 1992 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 78 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 20 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 118 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 240 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 180 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 182 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 190 km
2018 Trami Category 2 10 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 290 km
2017 Noru Category 2 20 km
2017 Saola Category 1 264 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 96 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 88 km
2015 Goni Category 4 136 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 89 km
2014 Halong Category 1 128 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 289 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 183 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 118 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 209 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 133 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 132 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 25 km
1961 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 125 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 132 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 133 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 66 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 71 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 95 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 107 km
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 118 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 133 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 144 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 154 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 165 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 7.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 10.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 11.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 14.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 18.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 6.9 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in Driest

Nakanokami has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.5") and December the driest (5.4").

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