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Ōsaki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
13,488
Population
347/sq mi density
36 ft
Elevation
11 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Ōsaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 38.9 sq mi (100.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4250°N, 131.0217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 36 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 98 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 38 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 134 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 120 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 116 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 76 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 66 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 49 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 96 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 103 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 49 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 56 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 59 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 163 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 186 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Ōsaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.6").