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Hida, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
22,538
Population
74/sq mi density
1,594 ft
Elevation
486 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°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
Hida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 306.0 sq mi (792.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2448°N, 137.1732°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 138 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 123 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 147 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 90 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 135 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 143 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 37 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 37 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 38 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 48 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 52 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 104 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 108 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 111 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 122 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 128 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 152 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 171 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Hida has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (3.5").