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Nobeoka, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
119,521 Population 357/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,200 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Nobeoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²)
Population Density357/sq mi
Coordinates32.5833°N, 131.6667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.31"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

553 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 93 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 88 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 84 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 94 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 80 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 99 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 123 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 78 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 38 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 93 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 91 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 138 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 90 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 149 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 134 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 68 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 67 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 70 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 139 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 128 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 119 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 244 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 283 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 55 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 201 km
2018 Trami Category 1 129 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 256 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 266 km
2017 Noru Category 1 103 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 81 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 259 km
2015 Goni Category 3 121 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 251 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 203 km
2014 Halong Category 1 132 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 258 km
2011 Roke Category 4 290 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 120 km
2009 Melor Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 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 15,000 129 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 80 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 142 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 103 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 84 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 146 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 44 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 77 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 44 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 59 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 110 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 110 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 80 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 97 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 43 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 82 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 87 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 94 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 34 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 62 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 68 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 82 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 105 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 130 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 136 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 146 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 13.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 11.8 in
October 65°F (19°C) 6.7 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest

Nobeoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.3") and December the driest (1.8").

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