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Kakunodatemachi, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
14,138
Population
234/sq mi density
230 ft
Elevation
70 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent
Kakunodatemachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 60.5 sq mi (156.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5893°N, 140.5672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 144 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 68 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 150 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 107 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 67 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 80 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 101 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 146 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 45 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 28 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 45 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 47 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 48 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 70 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 72 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 82 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 97 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 106 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 121 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 122 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 161 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3 in |
Kakunodatemachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and May the driest (3.7").