Sonobe, Japan
Full City Profile
17,250
Population
1,516/sq mi density
269 ft
Elevation
82 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Sonobe 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. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4238°N, 130.4993°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 77 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 112 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 103 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 76 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 79 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 82 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 84 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 157 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 169 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 176 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Sonobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (2.4").