Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bungo-ōno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average
41°F (5°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
279 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
Area
274.7 sq mi (711.6 km²)
Population Density
0/sq mi
Coordinates
32.9715°N, 131.5283°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul)14.00"
Driest Month (Jan)2.10"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
490 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.1.
Aug 8, 2024
2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake
M7.1
135 km
24 km
Apr 15, 2016
6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan
M7.0
75 km
10 km
Jan 13, 2025
15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.8
127 km
39 km
Dec 2, 1996
17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.7
133 km
49 km
Oct 19, 1996
5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.7
121 km
22 km
Jan 21, 2022
27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M6.3
55 km
39 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
84 km
32 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
84 km
79 km
Jun 11, 2006
15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan
M6.3
40 km
140 km
May 9, 2019
43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.2
136 km
22 km
Apr 14, 2016
2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan
M6.2
80 km
9 km
Apr 14, 2016
5 km ENE of Uto, Japan
M6.0
81 km
8 km
Apr 5, 2009
10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.8
108 km
26 km
Aug 28, 2014
53 km E of Takanabe, Japan
M5.8
111 km
20 km
Apr 25, 2001
18 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.7
49 km
33 km
Apr 15, 2016
6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan
M5.7
67 km
10 km
Oct 19, 1996
19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.7
113 km
33 km
Oct 19, 1996
25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan
M5.6
138 km
33 km
May 9, 2019
46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.6
134 km
22 km
Apr 18, 2016
8 km NNE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
40 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
61 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Shanshan
Category 3
109 mph
126 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 3
104 mph
108 km
2020
Haishen
Category 2
98 mph
227 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
87 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
222 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
157 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
270 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
69 mph
235 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
139 km
2016
Malakas
Category 3
109 mph
118 km
2016
Namtheun
Category 1
75 mph
286 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
107 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
259 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
98 mph
242 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
153 km
2013
Danas
Category 1
69 mph
293 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
98 mph
288 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
149 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
246 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
104 mph
4 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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
117 km
1596
BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU
Eruption + Earthquake
8.0 m
708
40 km
1662
HIUGANADA
Earthquake
5.0 m
200
148 km
1968
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
3.1 m
1
118 km
1769
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
2.5 m
—
87 km
1941
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
1.2 m
2
121 km
1939
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.8 m
1
87 km
1931
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.8 m
1
101 km
1996
KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.6 m
—
121 km
2024
HYUGANADA SEA
Earthquake
0.5 m
—
139 km
1970
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
87 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
127 km
2025
HYUGANADA SEA
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
130 km
1996
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
133 km
1984
KYUSHU, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
76 km
1969
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Earthquake
0.1 m
—
101 km
1987
KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.0 m
2
108 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
78 km
1715
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
40 km
1698
SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Kujusan (29 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Kujusan
Stratovolcano(es)
1,791 m (5,876 ft)
1996
29 km
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
37 km
Asosan
Caldera
1,592 m (5,223 ft)
2020
41 km
Unzendake
Complex
1,483 m (4,865 ft)
1996
117 km
Kirishimayama
Shield
1,700 m (5,577 ft)
2018
131 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
Maar(s)
40 m (131 ft)
-6200
160 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
170 km
Aira
Caldera
1,117 m (3,665 ft)
2020
174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
2.1 in
Driest
February
39°F (4°C)
3.6 in
Coldest
March
45°F (7°C)
4.8 in
April
54°F (12°C)
6.9 in
May
62°F (17°C)
7.9 in
June
68°F (20°C)
13.3 in
July
75°F (24°C)
14.0 in
Wettest
August
76°F (25°C)
10.0 in
Warmest
September
70°F (21°C)
9.8 in
October
61°F (16°C)
5.3 in
November
51°F (11°C)
3.0 in
December
42°F (6°C)
2.2 in
Bungo-ōno has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (2.1").