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Himeji, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
530,495
Population
2,571/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Himeji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 206.4 sq mi (534.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8167°N, 134.7000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 94 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 86 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 42 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 193 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Himeji has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.5").