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Iijima, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
18,965
Population
461/sq mi density
167 ft
Elevation
51 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,200 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Iijima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.0 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 41.1 sq mi (106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0901°N, 136.3599°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 126 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 77 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 109 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 128 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 38 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 103 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 107 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 111 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 123 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 176 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 176 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 180 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.7 in |
Iijima has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (5.8").