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Hōshakuji, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
29,229
Population
883/sq mi density
535 ft
Elevation
163 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Hōshakuji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6333°N, 139.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 92 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 35 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 46 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 46 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 55 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 72 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 98 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 103 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 108 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 116 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 125 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 130 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Hōshakuji has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.5").