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Hirobaba, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
14,216
Population
788/sq mi density
968 ft
Elevation
295 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°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
Hirobaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4231°N, 138.9697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 135 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 114 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 116 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 138 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 143 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 12 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 40 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 55 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 60 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 63 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 66 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 69 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 89 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 92 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 100 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 118 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Hirobaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (2.1").