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Sukumo, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
19,292 Population 175/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Sukumo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area110.5 sq mi (286.2 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates32.9333°N, 132.7333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.7"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 129 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 150 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 69 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 49 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 119 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 113 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 67 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 149 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 147 km
Oct 19, 1996 37 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.5 150 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 137 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 92 km
Aug 16, 2025 32 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.5 134 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 65 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 126 km
Mar 27, 2019 57 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.3 105 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 68 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 114 km
Jan 13, 2025 24 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 140 km
Aug 25, 2015 22 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 233 km
2023 Lan Category 1 289 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 212 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 258 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 148 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 116 km
2018 Trami Category 1 75 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 51 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 73 km
2015 Goni Category 3 218 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 146 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 168 km
2014 Halong Category 1 51 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 194 km
2011 Roke Category 4 230 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 51 km
2009 Melor Category 1 223 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 137 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 105 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 74 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 128 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 98 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 120 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 98 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 101 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 146 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 127 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 134 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 96 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 101 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 131 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 48 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 105 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 105 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 131 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 139 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 8.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 12.3 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 12.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 11.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in

Sukumo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (2.5").

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