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Higashihiroshima, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
196,608
Population
641/sq mi density
712 ft
Elevation
217 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Higashihiroshima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 306.6 sq mi (794.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4086°N, 132.7368°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 96 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 87 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 82 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 105 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Higashihiroshima has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.9").