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Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
118,159
Population
799/sq mi density
781 ft
Elevation
238 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Aizu-Wakamatsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 147.9 sq mi (383.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4914°N, 139.9455°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 117 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 128 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 146 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 130 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 147 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 17 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 34 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 38 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 41 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 84 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 85 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 87 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 90 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 92 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 149 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 154 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.9").