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Iwakura, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
48,007
Population
11,883/sq mi density
36 ft
Elevation
11 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Iwakura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2833°N, 136.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 144 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 53 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 72 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 32 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 88 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 97 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 111 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 123 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 157 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 159 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 169 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 195 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Iwakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (2.2").