Ogōri-shimogō, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

23,516 Population 26/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

Ogōri-shimogō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	896.4 sq mi (2,321.8 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1000°N, 131.4000°W
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 11.50"

Driest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 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	104 km
Mar 20, 2005	28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan	M6.6	122 km
Jun 11, 2006	15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan	M6.3	110 km
Apr 17, 2024	18 km W of Uwajima, Japan	M6.3	130 km
Mar 13, 2014	32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan	M6.3	61 km
Jun 25, 1997	17 km E of Hagi, Japan	M5.9	38 km
Apr 15, 2016	6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan	M5.7	142 km
Jul 12, 2015	12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan	M5.5	124 km
May 22, 1998	9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan	M5.5	54 km
Apr 18, 2016	8 km NNE of Aso, Japan	M5.5	124 km
Apr 15, 2016	10 km NE of Aso, Japan	M5.5	124 km
Apr 19, 2005	8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan	M5.5	124 km
Apr 15, 2016	5 km WSW of Aso, Japan	M5.4	136 km
Jul 17, 2021	29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan	M5.2	67 km
Mar 25, 2001	22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan	M5.2	106 km
Oct 28, 1991	13 km SSW of Ube, Japan	M5.2	35 km
Apr 15, 2016	11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan	M5.1	94 km
Apr 2, 1997	34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan	M5.1	112 km
Apr 15, 2016	13 km SW of Saiki, Japan	M5.1	143 km
Jan 3, 1991	22 km W of ?zu, Japan	M5.0	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Shanshan	Category 1	205 km
2022	Nanmadol	Category 2	93 km
2022	Hinnamnor	Category 1	236 km
2020	Haishen	Category 2	212 km
2020	Maysak	Category 1	276 km
2019	Francisco	Category 1	153 km
2018	Jebi	Category 3	283 km
2018	Trami	Category 1	249 km
2018	Cimaron	Category 1	299 km
2018	Prapiroon	Category 1	206 km
2017	Noru	Category 1	226 km
2016	Malakas	Category 1	231 km
2015	Goni	Category 3	85 km
2015	Nangka	Category 1	295 km
2014	Halong	Category 1	214 km
2013	Danas	Category 1	271 km
2011	Ma-on	Category 1	228 km
2007	Usagi	Category 2	9 km
2007	Man-yi	Category 1	203 km
2006	Shanshan	Category 1	93 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	86 km
1596	BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU	Eruption + Earthquake	8.0 m	708	93 km
1872	SW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	3.0 m	804	105 km
1715	SEIKAIDO	Earthquake	—	—	93 km
1698	SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO	Earthquake	—	—	93 km
1597	BEPPU BAY, JAPAN	Eruption + Earthquake	—	40	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (48 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Abu	Shield(s)	641 m (2,103 ft)	-6850	48 km
Yufu-Tsurumi	Lava dome(s)	1,584 m (5,197 ft)	867	91 km
Kujusan	Stratovolcano(es)	1,791 m (5,876 ft)	1996	114 km
Asosan	Caldera	1,592 m (5,223 ft)	2020	138 km
Sanbesan	Stratovolcano	1,126 m (3,694 ft)	650	161 km
Unzendake	Complex	1,483 m (4,865 ft)	1996	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	3.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	5.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	7.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	6.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	11.5 in	Wettest
July	78°F (26°C)	11.3 in
August	80°F (27°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	7.6 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Driest

Ogōri-shimogō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.2").

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