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Ubuyama, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,382
Population
8/sq mi density
1,962 ft
Elevation
598 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Ubuyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 184.4 sq mi (477.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9996°N, 131.2394°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 92 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 54 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 106 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 137 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 95 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 10 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 18 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 34 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 92 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 124 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 150 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 16.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Ubuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 97.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and December the driest (2.4").