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 Average
59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average
40°F (5°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
208 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Area
896.4 sq mi (2,321.8 km²)
Population Density
26/sq mi
Coordinates
34.1000°N, 131.4000°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
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").