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Gifu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
402,557
Population
5,121/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Gifu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 78.6 sq mi (203.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4229°N, 136.7604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 42 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 90 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 47 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 81 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 83 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 104 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 116 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 148 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 159 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 179 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Gifu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (2.6").