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Usuki, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
36,158
Population
179/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,600 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Usuki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 201.7 sq mi (522.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1234°N, 131.8040°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 | 146 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 22 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 93 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 93 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 106 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 141 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 148 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 83 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 27 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 42 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 52 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 146 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 154 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 159 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Usuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.8").