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Fukushima, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
294,237
Population
993/sq mi density
253 ft
Elevation
77 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°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
Fukushima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 296.4 sq mi (767.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7500°N, 140.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 129 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 147 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 124 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 146 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 125 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 98 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 113 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 114 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 20 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 20 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 39 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 44 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 83 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 86 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 111 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 113 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 137 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 138 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 140 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 143 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 154 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Fukushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.1").