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Kasama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
73,664
Population
771/sq mi density
581 ft
Elevation
177 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Kasama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 95.5 sq mi (247.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3833°N, 140.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 130 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 130 km |
| 1961 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 67 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 104 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 92 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 72 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 81 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 82 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 87 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 92 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 108 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 127 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 133 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 137 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 141 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 150 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 158 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in |
Kasama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.3").