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Katashina, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,314
Population
25/sq mi density
4,255 ft
Elevation
1,297 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Katashina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,255 ft (1,297 m) |
| Area | 169.8 sq mi (439.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8390°N, 139.2627°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 107 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 141 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 128 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 111 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nikko-Shiranesan (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 11 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 13 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 22 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 22 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 46 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 55 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 70 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 70 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 72 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 82 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 102 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 110 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Katashina has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.6").