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Ōita, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
477,715
Population
2,468/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Ōita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 193.6 sq mi (501.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2333°N, 131.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 133 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 12 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 110 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 12 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 12 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 7 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 20 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 132 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 141 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 160 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in |
Ōita has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (1.8").