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Weather & Climate in Ōyanomachi-noboritate, Japan

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

Ōyanomachi-noboritate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area213.4 sq mi (552.7 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates32.5965°N, 130.4341°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.3"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

378 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 137 km 24 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 37 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 135 km 39 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 122 km 49 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 125 km 22 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 138 km 10 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 89 km 140 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 33 km 9 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 75 km 10 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 87 km 33 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 29 km 8 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 113 km 26 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 132 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 51 km 10 km
Oct 19, 1996 25 km NE of Nichinan, Japan M5.6 145 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 81 km 13 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 118 km 19 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 78 km 10 km
Apr 2, 1997 19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan M5.5 92 km 10 km
Jan 11, 1997 16 km ENE of Nichinan, Japan M5.5 150 km 52 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

70 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 17 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 104 mph 3 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 86 mph 281 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 104 mph 133 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 92 mph 246 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 81 mph 37 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 75 mph 167 km
2018 Trami Category 1 98 mph 192 km
2017 Noru Category 1 75 mph 192 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 109 mph 150 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 75 mph 295 km
2016 Namtheun Category 1 75 mph 206 km
2015 Goni Category 3 104 mph 23 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 98 mph 288 km
2014 Halong Category 1 86 mph 242 km
2013 Danas Category 1 75 mph 218 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 104 mph 240 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 63 mph 244 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 234 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 104 mph 109 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 21 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 142 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 114 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 115 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 125 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 142 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 127 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 138 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 144 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 146 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 50 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 115 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 114 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 142 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 142 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 19 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 134 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 114 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Unzendake (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 22 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 70 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 84 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 93 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 94 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 114 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 117 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 149 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest

Ōyanomachi-noboritate has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.5") and December the driest (2.4").

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