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Honjō, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
78,569
Population
1,052/sq mi density
194 ft
Elevation
59 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent
Honjō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2378°N, 139.1902°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 130 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 130 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 145 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 115 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 40 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 63 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 65 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 65 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 68 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 73 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 80 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 80 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 90 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 106 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 113 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 120 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Honjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.7").