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Higashikagawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
28,305
Population
165/sq mi density
194 ft
Elevation
59 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent
Higashikagawa 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 172.0 sq mi (445.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2102°N, 134.3365°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 138 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 120 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 144 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 33 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 55 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 79 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 148 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Higashikagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (1.5").