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Onoda, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
44,295 Population 327/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Onoda 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 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area135.3 sq mi (350.5 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates34.0014°N, 131.1836°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.4"
83% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.22"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 140 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 124 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 100 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 97 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 69 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 138 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 142 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 58 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 125 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 111 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 52 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 101 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 121 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 110 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 121 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 144 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 141 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 150 km
Apr 16, 2016 8 km ENE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.2 135 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 20 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 2 186 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 70 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 225 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 192 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 266 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 134 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 299 km
2018 Trami Category 1 254 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 184 km
2017 Noru Category 1 231 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 287 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 230 km
2015 Goni Category 3 64 km
2014 Halong Category 1 226 km
2013 Danas Category 1 250 km
2012 Sanba Category 2 284 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 237 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 15 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 209 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 72 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 1,001 105 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 92 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 125 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 92 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 92 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 67 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 82 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 102 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 125 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 161 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 7.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 11.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in Wettest
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 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Onoda has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (2.2").

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