Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsukumiura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
197 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
43 ft (13 m)
Area
30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²)
Population Density
705/sq mi
Coordinates
33.0754°N, 131.8691°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)11.77"
Driest Month (Jan)1.85"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
445 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
109 km
10 km
Jan 13, 2025
15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.8
141 km
39 km
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
128 km
50 km
Oct 19, 1996
5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.7
138 km
22 km
Jan 21, 2022
27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M6.3
42 km
39 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
68 km
79 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
50 km
32 km
Jun 11, 2006
15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan
M6.3
68 km
140 km
Apr 14, 2016
2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan
M6.2
113 km
9 km
May 9, 2019
43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
M6.2
144 km
22 km
Apr 14, 2016
5 km ENE of Uto, Japan
M6.0
115 km
8 km
Jun 25, 1997
17 km E of Hagi, Japan
M5.9
149 km
10 km
Apr 5, 2009
10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.8
126 km
26 km
Aug 28, 2014
53 km E of Takanabe, Japan
M5.8
112 km
20 km
Apr 25, 2001
18 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.7
31 km
33 km
Oct 19, 1996
19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.7
126 km
33 km
Apr 15, 2016
6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan
M5.7
100 km
10 km
May 9, 2019
46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
M5.6
142 km
22 km
Aug 16, 2025
32 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan
M5.5
118 km
30 km
Apr 18, 2016
8 km NNE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
72 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
61 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Shanshan
Category 2
104 mph
160 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 3
104 mph
132 km
2020
Haishen
Category 2
98 mph
258 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
111 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
196 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
137 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
92 mph
240 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
69 mph
260 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
116 km
2016
Malakas
Category 3
109 mph
109 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
141 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
86 mph
227 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
98 mph
230 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
127 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
98 mph
267 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
129 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
92 mph
297 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
218 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
104 mph
35 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 2
86 mph
96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1596
BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU
Eruption + Earthquake
8.0 m
708
30 km
1968
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
3.1 m
1
105 km
1769
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
2.5 m
—
87 km
1941
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
1.2 m
2
122 km
1939
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.8 m
1
87 km
1931
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.8 m
1
100 km
1996
KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.6 m
—
138 km
1970
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
99 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
131 km
2025
HYUGANADA SEA
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
144 km
1984
KYUSHU, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
77 km
1969
RYUKYU ISLANDS
Earthquake
0.1 m
—
100 km
1987
KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.0 m
2
116 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
58 km
1715
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
30 km
1698
SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
30 km
1619
YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
135 km
1597
BEPPU BAY, JAPAN
Eruption + Earthquake
—
40
35 km
744
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
—
1,520
148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (50 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
50 km
Kujusan
Stratovolcano(es)
1,791 m (5,876 ft)
1996
58 km
Asosan
Caldera
1,592 m (5,223 ft)
2020
75 km
Unzendake
Complex
1,483 m (4,865 ft)
1996
151 km
Kirishimayama
Shield
1,700 m (5,577 ft)
2018
158 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
160 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
Maar(s)
40 m (131 ft)
-6200
188 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
43°F (6°C)
3.4 in
March
48°F (9°C)
4.5 in
April
57°F (14°C)
6.5 in
May
64°F (18°C)
7.2 in
June
70°F (21°C)
10.6 in
July
77°F (25°C)
11.8 in
Wettest
August
78°F (26°C)
9.1 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
10.8 in
October
64°F (18°C)
5.9 in
November
55°F (13°C)
3.1 in
December
46°F (8°C)
2.1 in
Tsukumiura has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (1.9").