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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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