Umeki, Japan
Full City Profile
47,153
Population
149/sq mi density
253 ft
Elevation
77 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Umeki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 316.1 sq mi (818.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6667°N, 130.3833°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 121 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 31 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 29 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 105 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 108 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 138 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 113 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 89 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 140 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 29 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 31 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | - | - | 31 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 23 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 27 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 53 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 54 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 97 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 122 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 178 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 182 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
Umeki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 92.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.9") and December the driest (3.1").