Hamada, Japan
Full City Profile
53,753
Population
202/sq mi density
466 ft
Elevation
142 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Hamada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 266.7 sq mi (690.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8833°N, 132.0833°E |
| 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 | 28 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 57 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 61 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in |
Hamada has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (3.7").