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Nakanoshima, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
740 Population 1/sq mi density
1,302 ft Elevation 397 meters
66°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
Nakanoshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 147 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates29.8667°N, 129.8667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.3"
203% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 22.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

974 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 17, 2025.

Oct 30, 2009 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.8 73 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 141 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 144 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 139 km
Jan 17, 1997 67 km NE of Naze, Japan M6.3 117 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 142 km
Sep 13, 1994 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan M6.1 65 km
Feb 17, 1990 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M6.1 91 km
Oct 2, 2000 119 km N of Naze, Japan M5.8 66 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 145 km
Mar 8, 2025 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.7 135 km
May 15, 2019 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 83 km
Sep 13, 2024 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan M5.7 102 km
Aug 3, 1991 113 km NNW of Naze, Japan M5.7 97 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan M5.7 104 km
Mar 8, 2025 74 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.7 133 km
Aug 16, 1994 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan M5.7 65 km
Oct 2, 2000 128 km N of Naze, Japan M5.7 60 km
Jan 28, 1991 137 km W of Nagata, Japan M5.6 114 km
Jul 2, 2025 98 km NNW of Tatsugō, Japan M5.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 20 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 202 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 88 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 40 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 290 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 269 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 83 km
2018 Trami Category 2 24 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 201 km
2017 Saola Category 1 162 km
2017 Noru Category 1 23 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 105 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 27 km
2015 Goni Category 4 89 km
2014 Phanfone Category 4 151 km
2014 Halong Category 1 202 km
2013 Danas Category 4 268 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 181 km
2012 Jelawat Category 2 198 km
2012 Guchol Category 2 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nakanoshima (1 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nakanoshima Stratovolcano(es) 979 m (3,212 ft) 1914 1 km
Kuchinoshima Stratovolcano(es) 628 m (2,060 ft) 1190 13 km
Suwanosejima Stratovolcano(es) 796 m (2,612 ft) 2020 29 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 52 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 72 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 111 km
Yokoate-jima Stratovolcano(es) 495 m (1,624 ft) 1835 146 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 7.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 7.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 10.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 14.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 22.0 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 8.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in Driest

Nakanoshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (22.0") and December the driest (5.6").

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