Weather & Climate in Kurio, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1,400.4 sq mi (3,627.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2712°N, 130.4236°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,009 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Oct 30, 2009 | 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 133 km | 34 km |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 20 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1999 | 15 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 124 km SE of Koshima, Japan | M6.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.3 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Sep 3, 2009 | 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M6.2 | 104 km | 163 km |
| Feb 17, 1990 | 80 km SSE of Koshima, Japan | M6.1 | 87 km | 66 km |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M6.1 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 33 km S of Kushima, Japan | M6.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1998 | 22 km S of Kushima, Japan | M6.0 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 110 km SE of Nishinoomote, Japan | M5.9 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan | M5.8 | 97 km | 161 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 119 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 128 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 119 km SE of Koshima, Japan | M5.7 | 130 km | 40 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 59 km SSE of Koshima, Japan | M5.7 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km NE of Koseda, Japan | M5.7 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 59 km SE of Koshima, Japan | M5.7 | 70 km | 30 km |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 100 km SSW of Yudomari, Japan | M5.7 | 104 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
84 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 31 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 4 | 115 mph | 28 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 3 | 104 mph | 70 km |
| 2020 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 153 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 52 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 92 mph | 8 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 91 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 41 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 96 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 4 | 109 mph | 120 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2012 | Sanba | Category 3 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Guchol | Category 1 | 86 mph | 152 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 147 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 72 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | - | 38 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuchinoerabujima (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 59 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 71 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 106 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 168 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 14.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 19.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
Kurio has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.9") and December the driest (5.2").