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Waki, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,034 Population 930/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Waki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density930/sq mi
Coordinates34.2000°N, 132.2167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 31 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 107 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 68 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 60 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 122 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 138 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 91 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 129 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 146 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 74 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 36 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 101 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 94 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 131 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 119 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 93 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 149 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 95 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 79 km
Mar 8, 2020 28 km NE of Usuki, Japan M4.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

50 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 260 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 163 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 290 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 287 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 208 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 217 km
2018 Trami Category 1 224 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 227 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 282 km
2017 Noru Category 1 191 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 196 km
2015 Goni Category 3 146 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 235 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 295 km
2014 Halong Category 1 167 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 190 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 258 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 85 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 175 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 77 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 111 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 80 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 111 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 111 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 66 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 111 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 128 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 153 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest

Waki has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.0").

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