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Awaji, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
42,597
Population
135/sq mi density
666 ft
Elevation
203 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Awaji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 314.5 sq mi (814.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4777°N, 134.9307°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 143 km |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 126 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 88 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 65 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 18 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Awaji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.5").