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Gujō, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
41,858
Population
105/sq mi density
1,030 ft
Elevation
314 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°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
Gujō 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 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 398.0 sq mi (1,030.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7369°N, 136.9585°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 | — | 149 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 70 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 117 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 141 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 83 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 50 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 50 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 68 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 79 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 109 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 129 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 159 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 163 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 165 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 165 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 172 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 189 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Gujō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.8") and February the driest (4.0").