All Countries
Hiwasaura, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,222
Population
15/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Hiwasaura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 412.3 sq mi (1,067.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7326°N, 134.5374°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 82 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 64 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 88 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 144 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 80 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 31 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 107 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 92 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Hiwasaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (1.7").