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Sakaiminato, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
36,324 Population 3,232/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Sakaiminato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density3,232/sq mi
Coordinates35.5377°N, 133.2309°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 13 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 69 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 22 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 47 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 35 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 49 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 106 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 21 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 100 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 114 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 80 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 23 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 83 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 42 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 82 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 79 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 65 km
Jan 19, 2001 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan M4.5 114 km
Aug 2, 2021 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M4.4 57 km
Apr 8, 2018 13 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hinnamnor (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 264 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 205 km
2018 Trami Category 1 281 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 170 km
2017 Noru Category 1 242 km
2015 Goni Category 2 206 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 299 km
2014 Halong Category 1 282 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 247 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 110 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 182 km
2004 Songda Category 2 97 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 49 km
2003 Etau Category 2 199 km
1999 Bart Category 2 60 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 256 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 131 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 120 km
1996 Kirk Category 2 79 km
1995 Ryan Category 2 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 71 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 72 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Sakaiminato has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (4.3").

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