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Awa, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
34,713
Population
496/sq mi density
161 ft
Elevation
49 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Awa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0921°N, 134.2845°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 129 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 110 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 134 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 35 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 52 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 91 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 138 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Awa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.7").