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Agematsu, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
4,131
Population
64/sq mi density
2,320 ft
Elevation
707 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Agematsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,320 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 65.0 sq mi (168.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7846°N, 137.6927°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 133 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 129 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 119 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 23 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 38 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 50 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 66 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 88 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 93 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 102 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 105 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 119 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 129 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 129 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 130 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Agematsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (2.0").