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Chikusei, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
100,753
Population
1,271/sq mi density
108 ft
Elevation
33 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Chikusei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 79.3 sq mi (205.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3160°N, 139.9824°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 142 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 142 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 134 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 131 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 76 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 143 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 67 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 68 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 68 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 76 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 90 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 94 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 103 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 131 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 131 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 134 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 143 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 148 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Chikusei has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").