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Hitachiomiya, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
39,267
Population
281/sq mi density
203 ft
Elevation
62 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Hitachiomiya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 140.0 sq mi (362.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5645°N, 140.4027°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 90 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 109 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 123 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 140 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 54 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 89 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 74 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 84 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 84 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 95 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 119 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 121 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 123 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 131 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 139 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 168 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in |
Hitachiomiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").