Wakasu, Japan
Full City Profile
11,094
Population
347/sq mi density
7 ft
Elevation
2 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Wakasu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 32.0 sq mi (82.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6035°N, 130.6434°E |
| 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 | 36 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 125 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 114 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 111 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 129 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 109 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 150 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 110 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 124 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 144 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 114 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 112 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 77 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 78 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 93 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 103 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 154 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Wakasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.2") and December the driest (2.3").