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Soo, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
33,310 Population 144/sq mi density
712 ft Elevation 217 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Soo 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 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area231.8 sq mi (600.3 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates31.6464°N, 130.9907°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.1"
161% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 17.56"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

763 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 50 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 129 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 57 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 34 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 52 km
Oct 18, 1996 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.6 120 km
Jan 24, 1999 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.4 115 km
Jan 8, 2019 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.3 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 130 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 109 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 82 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 70 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 61 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 90 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 55 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 120 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 49 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 38 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 57 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 80 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 40 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 167 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 274 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 68 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 215 km
2018 Trami Category 2 90 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 257 km
2017 Noru Category 1 78 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 49 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 140 km
2015 Goni Category 3 93 km
2014 Phanfone Category 3 178 km
2014 Halong Category 1 148 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 254 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 224 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 223 km
2011 Roke Category 4 280 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 172 km
2009 Melor Category 2 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 15,000 139 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 28 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 96 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 31 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 120 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 112 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 120 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 122 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 115 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 77 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 52 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 51 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 91 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 100 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 57 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 34 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 120 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 122 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 32 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 34 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 40 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 62 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 115 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 138 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 140 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 153 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 162 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 9.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 10.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 17.6 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 14.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Driest

Soo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.6") and December the driest (2.8").

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