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Ukiha, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
27,981
Population
600/sq mi density
89 ft
Elevation
27 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Ukiha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3563°N, 130.7497°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 79 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 89 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 79 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kujusan (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 55 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 60 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 78 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 149 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 159 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 177 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 194 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Ukiha has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (2.3").