Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ureshino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average
39°F (4°C)
July Average
78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
262 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Area
43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²)
Population Density
0/sq mi
Coordinates
33.1353°N, 130.0572°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall85.0"
124% above US avg
Snowfall1.9"
Wettest Month (Jun)13.10"
Driest Month (Dec)2.50"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
232 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
76 km
10 km
Mar 20, 2005
28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan
M6.6
75 km
10 km
Jun 11, 2006
15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan
M6.3
101 km
140 km
Apr 14, 2016
2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan
M6.2
72 km
9 km
May 13, 1997
1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan
M6.1
147 km
33 km
Mar 26, 1997
16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan
M6.1
140 km
10 km
Apr 14, 2016
5 km ENE of Uto, Japan
M6.0
79 km
8 km
Apr 15, 2016
6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan
M5.7
74 km
10 km
May 22, 1998
9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan
M5.5
146 km
81 km
Apr 18, 2016
8 km NNE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
98 km
10 km
Apr 19, 2005
8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan
M5.5
57 km
19 km
Apr 2, 1997
19 km W of Satsumasendai, Japan
M5.5
146 km
10 km
Apr 15, 2016
10 km NE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
104 km
13 km
Apr 14, 2016
14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan
M5.4
84 km
10 km
Feb 12, 1994
4 km WSW of ?kuchi-shinohara, Japan
M5.4
130 km
31 km
Apr 15, 2016
5 km WSW of Aso, Japan
M5.4
93 km
4 km
Apr 14, 2016
4 km NNE of Uto, Japan
M5.3
75 km
10 km
Apr 19, 2016
6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan
M5.3
83 km
5 km
Apr 15, 2016
13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan
M5.3
82 km
10 km
Apr 15, 2016
5 km ENE of Uto, Japan
M5.3
78 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
74 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 2
104 mph
33 km
2022
Hinnamnor
Category 2
86 mph
216 km
2020
Haishen
Category 2
98 mph
91 km
2020
Maysak
Category 2
98 mph
201 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
57 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
259 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
75 mph
109 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
258 km
2016
Malakas
Category 3
109 mph
218 km
2016
Chaba
Category 1
81 mph
229 km
2016
Namtheun
Category 1
69 mph
260 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
49 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
290 km
2013
Danas
Category 3
92 mph
158 km
2012
Sanba
Category 3
104 mph
201 km
2012
Damrey
Category 1
63 mph
275 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
282 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
104 mph
122 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 2
86 mph
192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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
49 km
1828
AMAKUSA SEA
Earthquake
—
—
61 km
1619
YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
87 km
1597
BEPPU BAY, JAPAN
Eruption + Earthquake
—
40
145 km
744
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
—
1,520
92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Unzendake (47 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Unzendake
Complex
1,483 m (4,865 ft)
1996
47 km
Asosan
Caldera
1,592 m (5,223 ft)
2020
102 km
Kujusan
Stratovolcano(es)
1,791 m (5,876 ft)
1996
111 km
Fukue
Shield(s)
315 m (1,033 ft)
-400
125 km
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
125 km
Kirishimayama
Shield
1,700 m (5,577 ft)
2018
153 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike
Maar(s)
40 m (131 ft)
-6200
160 km
Aira
Caldera
1,117 m (3,665 ft)
2020
181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
39°F (4°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
42°F (6°C)
3.3 in
March
48°F (9°C)
4.8 in
April
57°F (14°C)
6.6 in
May
65°F (18°C)
7.0 in
June
71°F (22°C)
13.1 in
Wettest
July
78°F (26°C)
13.1 in
August
80°F (27°C)
7.8 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
8.6 in
October
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
November
54°F (12°C)
3.1 in
December
45°F (7°C)
2.5 in
Driest
Ureshino has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and December the driest (2.5").