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Kanazawa, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
466,029
Population
2,580/sq mi density
7 ft
Elevation
2 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,400 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Kanazawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 180.6 sq mi (467.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6000°N, 136.6167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 115 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 136 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 128 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 47 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 2 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 148 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 51 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 87 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 96 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 100 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 110 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 131 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 137 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 163 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 171 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 7.4 in |
Kanazawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (5.3").