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Saiki, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
66,851 Population 192/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°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
Saiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area348.9 sq mi (903.5 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates32.9500°N, 131.9000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.6"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

484 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 M7.1 138 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 109 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 129 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 139 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 140 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 125 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 82 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 28 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 73 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 55 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 113 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 131 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 114 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 114 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 97 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 102 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 18 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 113 km
Oct 19, 1996 25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan M5.6 139 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

64 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 158 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 141 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 261 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 101 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 188 km
2018 Trami Category 1 126 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 235 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 268 km
2017 Noru Category 1 106 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 96 km
2015 Goni Category 3 141 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 224 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 217 km
2014 Halong Category 1 119 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 257 km
2011 Roke Category 4 298 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 118 km
2009 Melor Category 1 287 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 43 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 139 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 92 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 73 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 107 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 73 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 86 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 142 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 125 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 141 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 86 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 117 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 131 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 63 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 86 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 102 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 47 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 43 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 60 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 63 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 75 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 149 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 151 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 175 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 180 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 11.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in

Saiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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