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Aratokō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
12,890
Population
191/sq mi density
607 ft
Elevation
185 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Aratokō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 67.4 sq mi (174.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1844°N, 140.0931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 114 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 78 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 116 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 97 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 140 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 75 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 131 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 84 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 135 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 31 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 52 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 62 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 65 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 82 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 95 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 102 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 105 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 118 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 146 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 154 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 163 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 167 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 167 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in |
Aratokō has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.5").