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Sonogishukugō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,721
Population
158/sq mi density
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Sonogishukugō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 48.9 sq mi (126.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0369°N, 129.9196°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 48 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 47 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 109 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 124 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 140 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 151 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 154 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Sonogishukugō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.4").