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Tōon, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
33,903 Population 344/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Tōon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (254.9 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates33.7943°N, 132.8901°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.8"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 47 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 78 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 99 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 136 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 135 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 136 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 149 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 129 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 148 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 41 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 101 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 53 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 79 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 145 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 130 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 131 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 64 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 147 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 281 km
2023 Lan Category 1 260 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 213 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 229 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 142 km
2018 Trami Category 1 155 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 115 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 124 km
2015 Goni Category 3 220 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 158 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 221 km
2014 Halong Category 1 96 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 229 km
2011 Roke Category 4 273 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 116 km
2009 Melor Category 1 280 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 183 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 147 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 708 123 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 148 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 117 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 134 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 123 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 123 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 142 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 150 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 152 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 171 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 7.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 8.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 12.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 11.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
October 60°F (15°C) 5.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest

Tōon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.3") and December the driest (2.3").

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