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Gōtsuchō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
24,009
Population
55/sq mi density
102 ft
Elevation
31 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Gōtsuchō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 433.5 sq mi (1,122.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0086°N, 132.2257°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 45 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 39 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 80 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in |
Gōtsuchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (4.0").