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Funaishikawa, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
35,318 Population 283/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
56°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
Funaishikawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area125.0 sq mi (323.7 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates36.4667°N, 140.5667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 53 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 92 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 61 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 144 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 95 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 117 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 107 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 113 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 123 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 149 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 63 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 109 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 102 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 102 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 117 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 124 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 83 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 93 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 73 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 203 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 193 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 295 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 43 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 49 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 192 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 294 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 193 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 260 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 262 km
2011 Roke Category 1 138 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 156 km
2005 Saola Category 2 290 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 65 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 91 km
2002 Higos Category 2 87 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 288 km
2001 Danas Category 1 17 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 236 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 142 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 114 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 126 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m 117 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 79 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 102 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 123 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 130 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 106 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 130 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 123 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 139 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 39 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 76 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 114 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 85 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 91 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 101 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 102 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 113 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 123 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 127 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 134 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 134 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 140 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 144 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 153 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 183 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 183 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Funaishikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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