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Sashiki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
15,681
Population
103/sq mi density
82 ft
Elevation
25 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°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
Sashiki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 152.8 sq mi (395.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3017°N, 130.5038°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 53 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 82 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 148 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 82 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 80 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 80 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 11 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 53 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 55 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 60 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 112 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 120 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 137 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 160 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 18.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
Sashiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (2.8").