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Kamikawa, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
11,735
Population
114/sq mi density
1,079 ft
Elevation
329 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Kamikawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 102.7 sq mi (266.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0755°N, 134.7403°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 | 67 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 146 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 131 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 62 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.7").