Hōji, Japan
Full City Profile
1,380
Population
33/sq mi density
942 ft
Elevation
287 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Hōji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9167°N, 134.4167°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 106 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 87 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 111 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 57 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 35 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 142 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 96 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 660 | 115 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Hōji has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (1.8").