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Fukuyama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
468,812
Population
2,343/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Fukuyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 200.1 sq mi (518.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4833°N, 133.3667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 148 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 133 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 62 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 100 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 162 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Fukuyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.3").