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Hikawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,750
Population
50/sq mi density
1,788 ft
Elevation
545 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,800 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $830/mo rent
Hikawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 95.0 sq mi (245.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8000°N, 139.1000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 86 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 138 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 86 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 111 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 111 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 138 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 65 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 67 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 59 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 64 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 77 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 79 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 85 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 100 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 104 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 113 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 114 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 117 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 123 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 130 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Hikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and December the driest (1.2").