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Weather & Climate in Kunisaki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kunisaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 443.9 sq mi (1,149.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5547°N, 131.7280°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
304 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M7.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 94 km | 50 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 17 km | 79 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 68 km | 32 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M6.3 | 96 km | 39 km |
| Jun 11, 2006 | 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan | M6.3 | 72 km | 140 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan | M6.2 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 17 km E of Hagi, Japan | M5.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.7 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2005 | 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 10 km NE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan | M5.5 | 59 km | 53 km |
| Apr 18, 2016 | 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.5 | 113 km | 35 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | M5.5 | 21 km | 81 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | Kyushu, Japan | M5.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan | M5.4 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Apr 14, 2016 | 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 98 mph | 105 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 160 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 2 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 120 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 247 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 2013 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 40 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 138 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 139 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 28 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 132 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 44 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 69 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 106 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 160 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 195 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in |
Kunisaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (1.9").