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Kaitaichi, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
29,636
Population
4,443/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Kaitaichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3667°N, 132.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 83 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 141 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 77 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 135 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 87 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 87 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 160 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Kaitaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (2.0").