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Hokota, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
45,953
Population
197/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°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
Hokota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 233.1 sq mi (603.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1500°N, 140.5167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 149 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 149 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 100 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 129 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 107 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 1923 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 58 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 94 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 106 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 114 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 115 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 119 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 125 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 142 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 154 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 166 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 167 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 168 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 169 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 178 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 181 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Hokota has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.9").