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Okino, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
43,337 Population 1,762/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Okino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²)
Population Density1,762/sq mi
Coordinates32.8701°N, 130.7917°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 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 M7.1 140 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 10 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 136 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 127 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 130 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 121 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 132 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 44 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 12 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 126 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 111 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 20 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 148 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 113 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 127 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 6 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 115 km
Oct 19, 1996 25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan M5.6 147 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 62 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 47 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 290 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 159 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 272 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 18 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 287 km
2018 Trami Category 1 194 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 180 km
2017 Noru Category 1 185 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 156 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 245 km
2015 Goni Category 3 37 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 287 km
2014 Halong Category 1 218 km
2013 Danas Category 1 232 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 271 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 289 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 207 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 68 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 48 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 97 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m - 142 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 144 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m - 130 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 130 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 144 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 127 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 146 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m - 113 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m - 139 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 130 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 121 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 144 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 135 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 142 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake - - 89 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - 38 144 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical - - 142 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake - - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 29 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 48 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 49 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 72 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 104 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 124 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 143 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 183 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 185 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 7.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 14.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Driest

Okino has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.6") and December the driest (2.1").

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