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Weather & Climate in Ogōri-shimogō, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ogōri-shimogō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area896.4 sq mi (2,321.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates34.1000°N, 131.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 104 km 50 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 122 km 10 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 110 km 140 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 130 km 32 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 61 km 79 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 38 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 142 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 124 km 53 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 54 km 81 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 124 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 124 km 13 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 124 km 19 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 136 km 4 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 67 km 64 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 106 km 43 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 35 km 17 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 94 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 112 km 46 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 143 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 108 km 63 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 1 86 mph 205 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 98 mph 93 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 81 mph 236 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 98 mph 212 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 92 mph 276 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 81 mph 153 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 98 mph 283 km
2018 Trami Category 1 98 mph 249 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 92 mph 299 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 69 mph 206 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 226 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 86 mph 231 km
2015 Goni Category 3 104 mph 85 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 86 mph 295 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 214 km
2013 Danas Category 1 69 mph 271 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 228 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 92 mph 9 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 86 mph 203 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 92 mph 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 86 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 93 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 105 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 93 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 93 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 48 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 91 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 114 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 138 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 161 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest

Ogōri-shimogō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.2").

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