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Higashiagatsuma, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
13,349
Population
116/sq mi density
1,191 ft
Elevation
363 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Higashiagatsuma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 114.8 sq mi (297.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5727°N, 138.8264°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 129 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 115 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 135 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 134 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 95 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 11 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 27 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 33 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 59 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 63 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 66 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 71 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 73 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 80 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 92 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 110 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Higashiagatsuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (2.2").